Lighter particles are separated from heavier particles in a mixture by winnowing

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Solution

The correct option is A True
Winnowing:
It is a separation process.
The process of separating heavier and lighter components of a mixture by wind or by blowing air is called winnowing.
This process is used by farmers to separate lighter husk particles from heavier seeds of grain.
Thus, the given statement is true, lighter particles are separated from heavier particles in a mixture by winnowing

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