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Which plant did the ancient Egyptians use to produce the world's first writing material?
Which plant did the ancient Egyptians use to produce the world's first writing material?
- Mulberry bark
- Reedy plant papyrus (correct)
- Bamboo
- Rags
Who is credited with the first authentic papermaking?
Who is credited with the first authentic papermaking?
- Tsai-Lun (correct)
- Rags
- Ancient Egyptians
- Mulberry bark
What are the main advantages of paper as a packaging material?
What are the main advantages of paper as a packaging material?
- High printability, good absorbent, high density, high cost
- High tensile strength, good wet strength, tear resistant, good barrier property
- Low density, not brittle, biodegradable, low cost (correct)
- Poor stiffness, poor printability, high density, high cost
What are the main disadvantages of paper as a packaging material?
What are the main disadvantages of paper as a packaging material?
What did Tsai-Lun use to make paper?
What did Tsai-Lun use to make paper?