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Question
The mechanical device which reduces air pollution from industries is ______.
Options
Two stroke engines
Catalytic converter
Solar panels
Electrostatic precipitator
Solution
The mechanical device which reduces air pollution from industries is the electrostatic precipitator.
Explanation:
An electrostatic precipitator (ESP) is a filtering device that uses electrical energy to charge particles positively or negatively in a gas stream, removing tiny particles such as smoke and dust. The charged particles are subsequently drawn to collector plates that have the opposite charge. It is the most widely used device for air pollution management.
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