Work index is defined as the
A
Gross energy (kWh/ton of feed) needed to reduce very large feed to such a size that 80% of the product passes through a 100 micron screen
B
Energy needed to crush one tonne of feed to 200 microns
C
Energy (kWh/ton of feed) needed to crush small feed to such a size that 80% of the product passes a 200 mesh screen
D
Energy needed to crush one ton of feed to 100 microns
Correct Answer: Gross energy (kWh/ton of feed) needed to reduce very large feed to such a size that 80% of the product passes through a 100 micron screen