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What is the principle of particle size distribution?

(a) Based on light scattering

(b) Based on the pressure exerted by particles

(c) Based on the pressure exerted by equipment

(d) Based on the temperature exerted by particles

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The correct choice is (a) Based on light scattering

For explanation I would say: The particle size distribution is based on the principle that when a ray of light is scattered by a set of particles, then the angle of scattering of light is indirectly proportional to the size of the particle.

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