On what principle are the following methods of separation based? Give one example of a mixture for each of the methods mentioned in which they are used.
Magnetic separation
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Solution
Magnetic separation is based on the principle when one of the components of the mixture is iron or a magnetic material.
Iron or magnetic material gets attracted towards a magnet and hence can be separated.
Example: Mixture of iron and sand, can be separated by moving a magnet over them. Iron particles gets attached to the magnet and get separated.