Question

Synthetic fibers and plastics important points
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Answer 1

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$\large\b{Synthetic Fibers:}$

a)Synthetic Fibers are also know as man-made fibers.

b)These are obtained by chemical processing of petrochemicals.

c)These can be woven into a fabric, just like natural fiber.

d)These fibers have a wide range of use ranging from household articles like ropes, buckets, furniture, containers, etc. to highly specialized uses in aircrafts, ships, spacecrafts, health care, etc.

$\large\b{Plastic:}$

a)The word ‘plastic’ comes from greek word “plastikos”.

b)Plastic is made from petroleum and natural gas.

c)Plastic is defined as a material that can be heated and molded in any shape after cooling.

d)For example: Polythene. Plastics can be recycled, reused, colored melted, rolled into sheets or made into wires.

Answer 2

Synthetic Fibers are also know as man-made fibers.

These are obtained by chemical processing of petrochemicals.

These can be woven into a fabric, just like natural fiber.