Question

if you were given a fiber from an unknown source, how would you find out if it is a plant or
animal fiber? Explain your answer.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Burning test:To distinguish between animal and plant firbre, we must burn the given fibre. The one which smells like burning paper is and animal fibre while the one which smells like burning hair is an animal fibre.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Burning test:To distinguish between animal and plant firbre, we must burn the given fibre. The one which smells like burning paper is and animal fibre while the one which smells like burning hair is an animal fibre.