Which of the following factor is taken into consideration to separate wheat from husk in the winnowing process?

Weight

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Solution

The correct option is A Weight
Winnowing is the method in which the heavier particles are separated from the lighter ones with the help of wind.

Here, the weight difference between the two components plays an important role. The mixture is slowly dropped from certain height in the wind. The wind blows away the lighter ones while the heavier ones fall down.
Due to difference in weight of wheat and husk, these can be separated by winnowing.

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