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Earn 100

Mention three advantages and three disadvantages of synthetic fibres in comparison to natural fibres.

Important Questions on Synthetic Materials

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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 5 - Synthetic Materials>Exercises>Q C
Describe how you would compare the tensile strengths of threads of different materials.
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 5 - Synthetic Materials>Exercises>Q D
_____fibres compete with wool.
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 5 - Synthetic Materials>Exercises>Q D
Polythene carry bags _____ drains and sewers.
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 5 - Synthetic Materials>Exercises>Q D
Plastics are generally _____ (biodegradable/ non-biodegradable) i.e., they are not environmentally broken down to simpler, harmless substances.
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 5 - Synthetic Materials>Exercises>Q D
On being burnt, plastics give _____ gases. (toxic / innocuous / safe)
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 5 - Synthetic Materials>Exercises>Q D
Nylon has _____ tensile strength than cotton. (lower / higher)
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 5 - Synthetic Materials>Exercises>Q D
On being heated, polyester and nylon _____ before they burn.
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Basic Science for Class 8>Chapter 5 - Synthetic Materials>Exercises>Q E
Which of the following is a natural polymer?