5 Questions
"A centrifuge is a device that uses ______ force to subject a specimen to a specified constant force, for example to separate various components of a fluid."
centrifugal
"It works by causing denser substances and particles to move outward in the ______ direction."
radial
"In a laboratory centrifuge that uses sample tubes, the radial acceleration causes denser particles to settle to the ______ of the tube, while low-density substances rise to the top."
bottom
"Industrial scale centrifuges are commonly used in manufacturing and waste processing to sediment suspended ______."
solids
"An example is the cream separator found in ______."
dairies
Study Notes
Centrifuge Basics
- A centrifuge is a device that uses centrifugal force to subject a specimen to a specified constant force.
- Separates various components of a fluid by spinning it at high speed within a container.
Separation Process
- Separates fluids of different densities (e.g. cream from milk) or liquids from solids.
- Denser substances and particles move outward in the radial direction.
- Less dense objects are displaced and moved to the centre.
Laboratory Centrifuge
- Uses sample tubes to separate particles and substances.
- Radial acceleration causes denser particles to settle to the bottom of the tube.
- Low-density substances rise to the top.
Industrial Applications
- Commonly used in manufacturing and waste processing to sediment suspended solids.
- Separates immiscible liquids.
- Example: cream separator in dairies.
Additional Benefits
- Can be a very effective filter, separating contaminants from the main body of fluid.
"Test Your Knowledge: Centrifuge and its Applications" Discover how much you know about centrifuges and their uses in separating different components of fluids. This quiz will challenge your understanding of centrifugal force and its applications in various fields such as chemistry, biology, and industry.
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