The difference in size of the particles is used to separate a mixture, by the process of ___ .

Winnowing

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Filtration

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Sieving

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Both Filtration and sieving

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B
Filtration

C
Sieving

The difference in size of the particles is used to separate a mixture, by the process of filtration and sieving. For example, sand can be separated from a mixture of sand and water using filtration. Also, sieving is used in a tea strainer to sieve tea from tea leaves.

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