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What are synthetic fibres?
What are synthetic fibres?
- Fibres derived from minerals
- Fibres made by human beings (correct)
- Fibres found in nature
- Fibres obtained from plants or animals
What is the meaning of the word 'polymer'?
What is the meaning of the word 'polymer'?
- Single unit of a chemical substance (correct)
- Obtained from plants or animals
- Derived from natural sources
- Chain of small units joined together
Why are some fibres labeled as artificial?
Why are some fibres labeled as artificial?
- Because they occur naturally
- Because they are obtained from plants or animals
- Due to being derived from minerals
- Due to being made by human beings (correct)
What is the similarity between synthetic fibres and a necklace of beads joined with a thread?
What is the similarity between synthetic fibres and a necklace of beads joined with a thread?
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What is the main characteristic of a synthetic fibre?
What is the main characteristic of a synthetic fibre?
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