1. Winnowing is the method of separating components of a mixture containing heavier and lighter components by wind or by blowing air. It is used to separate husk particles from seeds of grain. https://www.tiwariacademy.com/ncert-solutions/class-6/science/chapter-5/

    Winnowing is the method of separating components of a mixture containing heavier and lighter components by wind or by blowing air. It is used to separate husk particles from seeds of grain.

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  2. Before using a substance, we need to separate harmful or non-useful substances that may be mixed with it. Sometimes, we separate even useful components if we need to use them separately. For example: • We used to separate slightly larger sized impurities like the pieces of dirt, stone, and husk fromRead more

    Before using a substance, we need to separate harmful or non-useful substances that may be mixed with it. Sometimes, we separate even useful components if we need to use them separately.
    For example:
    • We used to separate slightly larger sized impurities like the pieces of dirt, stone, and husk from wheat, rice or pulses by handpicking method.
    • Rice or pulses are usually washed before cooking. When we add water to these, the impurities like dust and soil particles get separated.

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