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To separate the iron-sand mixture, we cannot use a magnet to remove the iron filings from the sand.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Iron filings are attracted by a magnet. So they are removed by magnetic separation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iron filings is a magnetic material while sand is a non magnetic material so they can be easily separated using a magnet. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-3: -Sand is non-magnetic whereas iron fillings can be used as magnets. So, they can be separated by a method which uses a magnet for separating a mixture. Magnetic separation is the process which uses magnetic force for the extraction of magnetic material from a mixture.

Detailed explanation-4: -A bar magnet is used for the separation of iron filings from sand as unlike sand, iron has magnetic properties.

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