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In which settling type, dilute suspension of particles takes place?

(a) Zone settling

(b) Compression settling

(c) Hindered settling

(d) Discrete settling

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This interesting question is from Types of Settling topic in chapter Sedimentation and Chemical Clarification of Environmental Engineering

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The correct choice is (c) Hindered settling

The explanation: In this type of settling, particle mass increases and it settles down due to flocculation.

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