A mixture contains three different substances, X, Y and Z. They are of the same size, cubical in shape and yellow in colour. X particles are very heavy, insoluble, non-magnetic and form 50% of the mixture. Y particles are very light, insoluble, non-magnetic and form 40% of the mixture.
And Z particles are iron pieces. Which of the following methods can separate X, Y and Z?
Winnowing and magnetic separation
Very light particles Y can be separated by winnowing, while 'Z' being magnetic in nature, can be separated by magnetic separation leaving behind 'X'.