The spin-dryer of a washing machine works like a centrifuge because:

  1. water passes through the holes as the drum can't hold it in a circle
  2. air pushes water out
  3. clothes absorb more water
  4. water is evaporated
Answer

A) water passes through the holes as the drum can't hold it in a circle

No inward force on the water at the holes. SLO P-11-B-21 · Application

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