Name the best method of separation of components: grains from chaff

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Grains can be separated from the chaff by winnowing.
Winnowing is the process of separating heavier components from lighter components with the help of wind.
When a mixture of grains and chaff are dropped from a height, the chaff being lighter is blown away by wind and the heavier grains collect in a heap.
So, the best method of separation of grains from the chaff is by winnowing.

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