Question

Explain why some fibres are called synthetic

NCERT Class VIII
Science - Main Course Book

Chapter 3. Synthetic Fibres and Prastics

Answer 1

The reasons why some of the fibres are called synthetic is because man has prepared them by using chemicals. These are made of small units that join together to form long chains. Some of the examples of synthetic fibres are nylon, rayon, acrylic, polyester etc.

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Answer 2

Fibres made by human are synthetic they were not obtained naturally and formed chemically hence,termed as synthetic fibre.