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___ works on the principle in which the denser particles are forced to the bottom and the lighter particles stay at the top when spun rapidly.

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Sedimentation

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Evaporation

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Centrifugation

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Crystallization

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The correct option is C Centrifugation
Centrifugation works on the principle in which the denser particles are forced to the bottom and the lighter particles stay at the top when spun rapidly. Centrifugation is used to separate cream from milk.

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