Name the process in which the heavier particles settle down at the bottom and the lighter particles remain at the top.

Evaporation

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Decantation

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Filtration

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Sedimentation

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Solution

The correct option is D Sedimentation
During sedimentation, the suspended heavier particles settle down at the bottom and the lighter particles remain suspended on the top. For example, in muddy water, all the heavier particles of mud settles down at the bottom and the lighter mud particles remain suspended at the top.

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