Centrifugation Principles Quiz
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What is the basic principle behind centrifuges?

  • Utilization of magnetic force for separation
  • Generation of centrifugal force to separate substances (correct)
  • Manipulation of chemical reactions to separate substances
  • Utilization of gravitational force for separation
  • What factors does the centrifugal field (G) depend on?

  • Rate of sedimentation and volume of the particle
  • Mass and shape of the particle
  • Angular velocity and radial distance of particle from axis of rotation (correct)
  • Density of the medium and friction
  • What determines the rate of sedimentation in centrifugation?

  • Friction and gravitational force
  • Mass of particle, density of medium, and shape of particle (correct)
  • Magnetic properties of the substance
  • Temperature and pressure applied during centrifugation
  • What is the role of different masses in centrifugal force during centrifugation?

    <p>They experience different centrifugal forces when traveling at the same velocity and distance from the common center</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the types of centrifuges?

    <p>They have different types but operate based on the same basic principle</p> Signup and view all the answers

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