Question

1. What is the principle of Centrifugation?

2. What are the applications of Centrifugation?

Answer 1

1. Centrifugation is a technique used to separate the mixtures or particles from a solution by applying centrifugal force. The principle of the centrifugation process is to force the denser particles to the bottom and the lighter particles stay at the top when spun rapidly.

2. Some common examples of centrifugation include:

• The extraction of fat from milk in order to produce skimmed milk.

• The removal of water from moist lettuce with the help of a salad spinner.

• The Spin-drying of water in washing machines in order to remove water from the clothing.

• The separation of solid blood and urine materials into forensic and testing laboratories.