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How would you obtain clear water from a sample of muddy water?

Answer:

We will obtain clear water from a sample of muddy water by sedimentation, decantation and filtration.

(i) Allow muddy water to stand.

(ii) After some time, mud settles down at the bottom, (sedimentation)

(iii) Upper layer is clear water.

(iv) Gently pour the clear water into another apparatus (Decantation) and filter the water to remove traces of mud particles.