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Separation of Components of a Mixture

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The process of settling of sand, when a mixture of sand and water is left undisturbed for some time is known as ______________.

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Sedimentation is the process of allowing particles in suspension in water to settle out of the suspension under the effect of gravity. The particles that settle out from the suspension become sediment. Settling of sand particles when a mixture of sand and water is left undisturbed for some time is known as sedimentation.

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