Winnowing Technique


 
 
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Winnowing Technique

Winnowing Technique : the method of separating heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or blowing air is called winnowing. Farmers drop the mixture of wheat and husk from a height. The husk is carried by the wind and form a heap at a small distance away. The wheat grains being heavier fall vertically to form a separate heap.

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Question : 1

_________________ is used to separate husk from wheat.

Right Option : C
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Question : 2

Which of the following are correct :

(a) Winnowing is used to separate Heavier and Lighter components in a mixture.

(b) Wheat and Rice can be separated by winnowing.

Right Option : A
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Question : 3

'X' is a separation technique based on the difference in weights of the solids in a solid-solid mixture. What is 'X' ?

Right Option : D
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