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Lighter particles are separated from heavier particles in a mixture by winnowing


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Solution

The correct option is A True

Winnowing:

  • It is a separation process.
  • The process of separating heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or by blowing air is called winnowing.
  • This process is used by farmers to separate lighter husk particles from heavier seeds of grain.

Thus, the given statement is true, lighter particles are separated from heavier particles in a mixture by winnowing


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