Question: Following principle is/are used for size reduction –
Options:
Crushing
Compression
Shearing
All of the above
✅ Explanation: Size reduction in processing involves breaking down larger materials into smaller pieces. All the mentioned principles are used in different methods:
-Crushing: Applying force to break solid materials.
-Compression: Squeezing to reduce size.
-Shearing: Cutting or tearing using parallel forces.
-Crushing: Applying force to break solid materials.
-Compression: Squeezing to reduce size.
-Shearing: Cutting or tearing using parallel forces.