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Reciprocating screens are normally inclined at an angle of 5° with the horizontal and employ gyratory motion at feed end & reciprocating motion at the discharge end. They are not suitable for the screening of the

a.

light metal powder down upto 4 mesh size.

b.

dry chemicals.

c.

heavy tonnages of rocks or gravel.

d.

powdered food & granular materials.

Answer: (c).heavy tonnages of rocks or gravel.

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