Describe the process by which clean water can be separated from muddy water

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Clean water can be separated from a sample of water containing mud by the method of filtration. In this method, the sample of muddy water is poured through a cloth having fine pores or through a filter paper.clean water will pass through the filtering medium, leaving behind the sand and mud behind.

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