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Synthetic Fibres And Plastics

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Give examples which indicate that nylon fibres are very strong.

Solution

Nylon fibres are very strong, thus they are used to prepare ropes for mountaineering. They are also used to prepare parachutes.

Some More Questions From Synthetic Fibres and Plastics Chapter

Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a ________.

Give examples which indicate that nylon fibres are very strong.

Explain why plastic containers are favoured for storing food.

Explain the difference between the thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.

Explain why the following are made of thermosetting plastics.

(a) Saucepan handles

(b) Electric plugs/switches/plug boards

Categorise the materials of the following products into ‘can be recycled’
and ‘cannot be recycled’:
Telephone instruments, plastic toys, cooker handles, carry bags, ball point
pens, plastic bowls, plastic covering on electrical wires, plastic chairs,
electrical switches.

Rana wants to buy shirts for summer. Should he buy cotton shirts or
shirts made from synthetic material? Advise Rana, giving your reason.

Give examples to show that plastics are noncorrosive in nature.

Should the handle and bristles of a tooth brush be made of the same material? Explain your answer.

‘Avoid plastics as far as possible’. Comment on this advice.

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