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Is ballasted flocculation a physical-chemical sedimentation process?

(a) True

(b) False

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Correct choice is (a) True

The best explanation: Ballasted flocculation is a high-rate, physical-chemical sedimentation process involving the fixing of flocs, or suspended solids, onto ballast generally sand with the help of a polymer.

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