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In which action of filtration, particles coarser than the void size is arrested?

(a) Mechanical Straining

(b) Sedimentation

(c) Biological mechanism

(d) Electrolytic action

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The origin of the question is Theory and classification of Filtration topic in portion Filtration of Environmental Engineering

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Correct option is (a) Mechanical Straining

The explanation: In Mechanical Straining, particles coarser than the void size is arrested. The water passing the voids will be free from such particles.

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