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Mark the correct statement with regard to electrostatic precipitator.

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a

The collecting plates are grounded, so that they repel charged dust particles.

b

It has electrode wires that are maintained at 100 millivolts.

c

It removes over 99 per cent particulate matter present in the exhaust.

d

Protons produced by corona attach to dust particles, giving them a net negative charge.

answer is C.

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Electrostatic precipitator can remove over 99 per cent particulate matter present in the exhaust from a thermal power plant. It has electrode wires that are maintained at several thousand volts, which produce a corona that releases electrons. The collecting plates are grounded and attract the charged dust particles.

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