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State true (T) or false (F).
Acrylic is warmer than pure wool _________

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Materials**: We need to compare the warmth of acrylic and pure wool. Acrylic is a synthetic fiber, while pure wool is a natural fiber. 2. **Properties of Pure Wool**: Pure wool has a unique structure with many tiny holes or fibers. These holes trap air, which acts as an insulator. The trapped air prevents heat from escaping, making wool warmer. 3. **Properties of Acrylic**: Acrylic, on the other hand, does not have the same insulating properties as wool. While it can mimic the feel of wool, it lacks the ability to trap air effectively. ...
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  1. State true (T) or false (F). Acrylic is warmer than pure wool

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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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