Question

why is centrifugation used to separate a solid-liquid mixture

Answer 1

Centrifugation separates the components of heterogeneous mixtures. These include liquids in liquids, solids in liquids, and solids and liquids in gases. Centrifugation uses centrifugal force to move dense components to the outside of the container. This causes the solid to settle more rapidly and completely.

Answer 2

Answer:

Centrifugation separates the components of heterogeneous mixtures. These include liquids in liquids, solids in liquids, and solids and liquids in gases. More-dense components of the mixture migrate away from the axis of the centrifuge (move to the outside), while less-dense components of the mixture migrate towards the axis, i. e., move to the center. Therefore, it is used for removing fat from milk to produce skimmed milk