Question

what is the meaning of centrifugation?

Answer 1

it means separation of particles my the use of centrifugal force.

Answer 2

Answer:

• centrifugation is a method for separating the suspended particles of a substance from a liquid in which the mixture is rotated at a high speed in a centrifuge
• in this method of centrifugation the mixture of fine suspended particles in a liquid is taken in a test tube called centrifuge tube
• the test tube is placed in a centrifuge machine and rotated rapidly for sometime.
• as the mixture rotates rapidly a force acts on the heavier suspended particles in it and bring them down to the bottom of the test tube
• the clear liquid being lighter remains on the top