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Gravity settling tanks/ porous filters are used to remove particles larger than.

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2 μ m

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50 μ m

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20 μ m

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10 μ m

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Solution

The correct option is A $50 μ m$
Heavier particles settle quickly and effectively by the action of gravity.
Particles with size up to 50micrometers settle in the Gravity settling tanks.
So, the correct option is '50μm'.
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