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What is sedimentation principle?

(a) Centrifugal acceleration

(b) Gravity

(c) Electromagnetism

(d) Gravity, centrifugal acceleration and electromagnetism

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Right answer is (d) Gravity, centrifugal acceleration and electromagnetism

Explanation: Sedimentation is the affinity for components in suspension to settle down against a barrier. This is due to forces acting on them. These forces are gravity, centrifugal acceleration and electromagnetism.

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