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

Husk can be separated from wheat by which process ?

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Question : 2

The method of separating heavier and ________________ components of a mixture by wind or blowing air is called 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' ?

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