Which one among the following is a physical process ?

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Q: 24 (CAPF/2010)

Which one among the following is a physical process ?

question_subject: 

Science

question_exam: 

CAPF

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0,45,33,13,10,10,45

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{'physical process': [0, 0, 1, 0], 'digestion': [3, 0, 1, 3], 'corrosion': [1, 0, 1, 2], 'iodine': [2, 1, 1, 1], 'production': [16, 4, 20, 51], 'hydrogen': [0, 0, 1, 3], 'rusting': [0, 0, 4, 1], 'acid': [2, 1, 4, 16], 'metal': [3, 0, 4, 6], 'food': [18, 3, 8, 24], 'sublimation': [1, 0, 3, 6]}

The correct answer is option 4, the sublimation of iodine.

Let`s dissect each option to understand why option 4 is the correct answer.

Option 1: Digestion of food is a biological process that occurs in the human body. It involves the breakdown of food into smaller molecules that can be absorbed and used by the body. This is not a physical process.

Option 2: Corrosion or rusting of a metal is a chemical process. It occurs when metals react with oxygen and water in the environment, leading to the formation of rust. This is not a physical process.

Option 3: The production of hydrogen from an acid is a chemical process. It involves a reaction between an acid and a metal, resulting in the release of hydrogen gas. This is not a physical process.

Option 4: The sublimation of iodine is a physical process. Sublimation is the phase transition in which a substance changes directly from a solid to a gas without passing through the liquid state. In the case of iodine, solid iodine crystals can sublimate when heated, forming purple-colored iodine vapor. This is a physical process.

Therefore, out of the given options, option 4, the sub