Which of the following separation techniques use the difference in the size of particles to separate them?

Winnowing

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Filtration

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Sieving

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Both Filtration and sieving

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Solution

The correct options are
B
Filtration

C
Sieving

In both the processes of filtration and sieving, the difference in size of the particles is used to separate the components of the mixture.

Whereas in winnowing the difference in weight of particles is the factor used to separate the particles.

Decantation is a process for the separation of mixtures of immiscible liquids or of a liquid and a solid mixture such as a suspension.

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