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What is the most common synthetic fibres?

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**Step-by-Step Text Solution:** 1. **Understanding Synthetic Fibres**: Synthetic fibres are manmade fibres created through chemical processes. They are not derived from natural sources like plants or animals. 2. **Identifying Common Synthetic Fibres**: The most common synthetic fibres include: - **Nylon**: Known for its strength and elasticity, often used in clothing and textiles. - **Polyethylene (PET)**: Widely used in packaging and plastic bottles. - **Bakelite**: A type of plastic used in electrical insulators and household items. ...
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PEARSON IIT JEE FOUNDATION-SYNTHETIC FIBRES AND PLASTICS -CLASSROOM CORNER (Short Answer Type Questions)
  1. How can you identify a natural and synthetic fibre? Justify your answe...

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  2. Discuss why polyester is considered a cancer causing fibre? Comment.

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  3. What is the most common synthetic fibres?

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  4. Why does synthetic fibres melt but natural fibres do burn? Discuss you...

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  5. Explain how is nylon made. Comment

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  6. Discuss the different characteristics and uses of nylon?

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  7. Discuss why acrylic is considered non-safe to wear? Comment

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  8. Justify how is polyester used in everyday life? Comment

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  9. Explain what is polyethylene terephthalate used for.

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  10. Is acrylic considered a natural fibre? Justify your answer.

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  11. Give some uses of PET. Discuss in brief.

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  12. Manufacturing synthetic fibres is actually a helping conservation of f...

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  13. Why is acrylic blended with wool? Justify your answer.

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  14. Explain why the following are made of ther mosetting plastics. I. ...

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  15. Answer the below point: What are the two types of plastics?

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  16. Answer the below point: Give any one example of thermosetting plast...

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  17. Answer the below point: Name any one plastic that easily melts when...

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  18. Answer the below point: Name the plastic that is used for making mi...

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  19. Explain why is plastic considered an environ mental hazard. Justify yo...

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  20. Discuss why is non-biodegradable waste harmful to the environment? Com...

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