Identify the method that can be used to separate the components of a mixture when there is a difference in the size of its constituent particles.
A
Winnowing
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B
Sedimentation
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C
Sieving
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D
Decantation
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Solution
The correct option is C Sieving Sieving is a method in which two or more components of different sizes are separated from a mixture using a sieve. A sieve has fine pores in it which let the small sized component to pass through it, but hold back larger sized components.