Which of the following miixtures can be separated by winnowing?
1) Rice flakes and corn
2) Grains and husk
3) Wheat and rice
4) Peas and corn

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Winnowing is a method in which heavier components of the mixture are separated from the lighter substances with the help of wind.
Among the given mixtures, rice flakes and corn, and grains and husk can be separated by winnowing.

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Which of the following miixtures can be separated by winnowing? 1) Rice flakes and corn 2) Grains and husk 3) Wheat and rice 4) Peas and corn

Winnowing is a method in which heavier components of the mixture are separated from the lighter substances with the help of wind. Among the given mixtures, rice flakes and corn, and grains and husk can be separated by winnowing.

Which of the following miixtures can be separated by winnowing?
1) Rice flakes and corn
2) Grains and husk
3) Wheat and rice
4) Peas and corn

Winnowing is a method in which heavier components of the mixture are separated from the lighter substances with the help of wind.
Among the given mixtures, rice flakes and corn, and grains and husk can be separated by winnowing.