Give the important uses of nylon.

Important Questions on Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 20

What is polyester? Name a popular polyester.

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 21

Arrange the following fibres in the order of increasing strength (keeping the fibre of least strength first):
Nylon, Cotton, Wool, Polyester, Silk

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 22

What is PET? State the uses of PET.

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 23

What is acrylic? State one important property of acrylic.

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 24

Write the uses of acrylic fibres.

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 25

Why should we not wear clothes made of synthetic fibres (like nylon or polyester) while working in the kitchen?

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 26

What type of shirts should we buy for summer: cotton shirts or shirts made from synthetic materials (like polyester)? Give reason for your answer.

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Lakhmir Singh's SCIENCE FOR CLASS 8>Chapter 3 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Short Answer Type Questions>Q 27

Explain how, manufacturing of synthetic fibres is actually helping in the conservation of forests.