4.1 Factors influencing the separation Difference in specific gravity The centrifugal force acts on all particles proportionally to their specific gravity This applies to solid Particles as well as to fluid particles The greater the difference in specific gravity, the easier the separation4.1Factors influencing the separation • Difference in specific gravity – The centrifugal force acts on all particles proportionally to their specific gravity. – This applies to solid Particles as well as to fluid particles. – The greater the difference in specific gravity, the easier the separation