Differential centrifugation is a technique used to separate cellular components based on differences in size, shape, and density. It involves subjecting a sample to a series of centrifugation steps with increasing centrifugal force. In each step, particles sediment at different rates, allowing separation into distinct fractions. Larger, denser particles pellet in earlier steps, while smaller, less dense particles require higher forces. This sequential separation results in distinct pellets containing isolated organelles, structures, and other cellular particles according to their physical properties. Differential centrifugation is a fundamental technique in cell biology and biochemistry.