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What are natural and synthetic fibres? Also give examples for both

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution **Step 1: Define Natural Fibers** Natural fibers are fibers that are obtained from natural sources, such as plants and animals. They are not chemically processed and are used in their natural form. **Step 2: Provide Examples of Natural Fibers** - **Cotton**: A plant-based natural fiber that is harvested from the cotton plant. - **Wool**: An animal-based natural fiber that is obtained from sheep and other animals. ...
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  1. What are natural and synthetic fibres? Also give examples for both

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  2. Why should plastic materials always be recycled?

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  3. Which of these items are made using teflon due to its high tensile str...

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  4. Which of these synthetic fabric types consist of Dacron and Terylene?

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  5. Which of these objects is made of thermosetting plastic?

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  6. What does PVC stand for?

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  7. Which of these was the first fully-synthetic fibre to be manufactured?

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  8. Why does one need to be extra cautious while ironing synthetic fibres?

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  9. Why are synthetic fibres not suitable for the summer season?

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  10. Which of these is a disadvantage of synthetic fibres?

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  11. Which of these is an advantage of synthetic fibres?

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  12. Why should polyester clothes be avoided in chemical laboratories?

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  13. Which of these monomers are combined to form polythene?

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  14. Why is acrylic often used as a replacement for wool?

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  15. Which of these synthetic fibres is also known as artificial silk?

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  16. Which of these diseases can be caused by using synthetic fabrics?

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  17. Which of these shrinks away from flame and burns with spluttering?

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  18. Which of these fibres smells like burning hair on heating?

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  19. Which of these is an example of a blended fibre?

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  20. Which part of a coconut is used to obtain coir?

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  21. Which of these fibres is made from cellulose?

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