Give reason for the following statements:
(a) Rayon has properties similar to cotton.
(b) Nylon is used to make parachute strings and ropes for climbing.
(c) Plastics are suitable for making food containers
Answers
Answer:
c) plastics are suitable food containers because they are non reactive.
b) nylon is used to make parachute strings and ropes for climbing because its very strong and long lasting.
Explanation:
A) Rayon is a versatile fiber and is widely claimed to have the same comfort properties as natural fibers, although the drape and slipperiness of rayon textiles are often more like nylon. It can imitate the feel and texture of silk, wool, cotton and linen.
B) Nylon is used to make parachute canopies due to its elasticity, strength, resistance to mildew, availability and price.
C) Plastic packaging allows food to travel further distances, stay longer on the shelves, and ensures that large amounts of food do not go to waste. ... There are many types of plastic that have different functional properties such as being safe for food, flexible, transparent, opaque, and chemical and heat resistant.
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