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In a setup setup with a semipermeable membrane separating pure water (Side A) and a salt solution (Side B) via pistons, which of the following statements is correct regarding the movement of water?
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- 1Water will move from side (A) to side (B) if a pressure lower than osmotic pressure is applied on piston (B).
- 2Water will move from side (B) to side (A) if a pressure greater than osmotic pressure is applied on pi ston (B).✓
- 3Water will move from side (B) to side (A) if a pressure equal to osmotic pressure is applied on piston (B).
- 4Water will move from si de (A) to side (B) if a pressure equal to osmotic pressure is applied on piston (A).
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Water will move from side (B) to side (A) if a pressure greater than osmotic pressure is applied on pi ston (B).
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