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Explanation

Solution: The correct answer is Option A: Specific surface of product is more . Here's why: Closed circuit grinding involves a classifier (like a sieve or cyclone) that separates the ground material. Only the material *larger* than the desired size is sent back for further grinding. Open circuit grinding , on the other hand, grinds everything in one go without separation. Think of it like this: In closed circuit: Only the coarser particles are re-ground. This continuous re-grinding of coarse particles ensures a finer product . Finer product means more surface area per unit mass (specific surface). So, the specific surface is higher. In open circuit: Everything is ground together, leading to a wider range of particle sizes . Here's why the other options are incorrect: Option B: Product has lesser size uniformity: Closed circuit gives *better* size uniformity because oversized particles are re-ground. Option C: Production rate at a given limiting size is lower: Closed circuit often has a *higher* production rate at a specific size because it efficiently processes only oversized particles. Option D: Operation is economical: While the initial investment might be higher, closed-circuit grinding can be more economical in the long run due to *increased efficiency and reduced over-grinding* but it's not the primary benefit directly related to the grinding process itself. The increased specific surface area is the most direct result.