17 (b) Large scale dust removal from chimneys is done using an electrostatic precipitator. The diagram shows an electrostatic precipitator. clean air without dust particles
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dirty air containing dust particles move up through the grid Complete the following sentences explaining how the precipitator works. Choose words from the list. The words can be used once, more than once or not at all. attract electrons struck negative positive protons repel rubbed When the dust particles pass through the metal grid they gain .............................. and have a .............................. charge. The metal plates then .............................. the charged dust particles. The plates are .............................. so the dust falls down and is collected.
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