A centrifuge is commonly found in scientific settings for experiments or testing. The biology lab is equipped with a centrifuge for cell studies.
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Physical Process
Centrifugation uses centrifugal force, a spinning motion that pushes materials outward. The centrifuge rapidly spins, causing the denser particles to settle at the bottom.
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Material Separation
Centrifuging can purify mixtures like separating cream from milk or cells from blood. To extract plasma, the technician put the vial in the centrifuge.