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8th CBSE
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Earn 100

Name two to three articles that can be made from nylon.

Important Questions on Synthetic Fibres and Plastics

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8th CBSE
IMPORTANT
The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 13 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Something To Know>Q 4
Why are clothes made from synthetic fibres uncomfortable in summer?
MEDIUM
8th CBSE
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 13 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Something To Know>Q 5
Give two examples each of thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
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8th CBSE
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 13 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Something To Know>Q 1
How is a 'regenerated fibre' different from a true synthetic fibre? Give one example of each of these two types of fibres.
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8th CBSE
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 13 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Something To Know>Q 2
Why do clothes made of nylon last longer?
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8th CBSE
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 13 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Something To Know>Q 3
Write three points of differences between thermosetting plastics and thermoplastics.
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8th CBSE
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 13 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Something To Know>Q 4
State any three advantages of synthetic fibres.
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8th CBSE
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 13 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Something To Know>Q 5

Give your views on the following:

'Excessive use of plastics is a threat to environment'.

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8th CBSE
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The Living World A book of Science and Technology>Chapter 13 - Synthetic Fibres and Plastics>Something To Know>Q 6
Why is bakelite a good choice for making electrical switches and handles of cooking utensils?