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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Thermoplastics and Thermosets:** - Thermoplastics are materials that can be melted and reshaped multiple times. They are linear or slightly branched long-chain molecules that soften upon heating and harden upon cooling. - Thermosets, on the other hand, are materials that, once set into a shape, cannot be remelted or reshaped. They undergo a chemical change during the curing process, which makes them rigid and heat-resistant. 2. **Identifying Thermocot:** - Thermocot is a type of synthetic fiber. To classify it, we need to determine whether it behaves like a thermoplastic or a thermoset. ...
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