Question

Using an experimental how synthetic fibres are stronger than cotton fibres

Answer 1

Answer:

For determining that the synthetic fibers were stronger, the following experiment can be conducted.

Steps:

• Take 2 fibers of equal length, one of which is a natural fiber, like cotton and another was a synthetic fiber, like nylon.

• Suspend both the fibers from a solid support stand.

• To the free end of both the fibers, add an equal weight block.

• Increase this weight gradually till the cotton fiber snaps.

• The nylon fiber does not snap and is able to bear a lot more weight than the cotton fiber.

Thus, this experiment indicates that the nylon fibers have a higher tensile strength compared to the cotton fibers