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What are the factors affecting sedimentation?

(a) Concentration, particle size

(b) Temperature, particle size

(c) Pressure, concentration

(d) Pressure, particle size

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Right choice is (a) Concentration, particle size

To elaborate: Factors affecting sedimentation rate are particle size, density and concentration, and fluid viscosity, convection currents in the surrounding fluid, particle shape and orientation, and chemical pretreatment of the feed suspension.

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