Synthetic Fibres

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Synthetic Fibres: Overview

This topic explains concepts such as, Synthetic Fibres, Types of Synthetic Fibres, Rayon as a Synthetic Fibre, Nylon as a Synthetic Fibre, etc.

Important Questions on Synthetic Fibres

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Ameeta ties four strings made of different materials to a wall. She then pulls each string until it breaks. The arrow shows the direction of the force.

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The table shows the amount of force needed to break each string.

String Amount of force needed to break the string (Newton)
String 1  10
String 2  2
String 3  14
String 4  4

What must Ameeta keep the same in her activity?

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Ameeta ties four strings made of different materials to a wall. She then pulls each string until it breaks. The arrow shows the direction of the force.

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The table shows the amount of force needed to break each string.

String Amount of force needed to break the string (Newton)
String 1  10
String 2  2
String 3  14
String 4  4

Which string is made of the strongest fibre?

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Ameeta ties four strings made of different materials to a wall. She then pulls each string until it breaks. The arrow shows the direction of the force.

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The table shows the amount of force needed to break each string.

String Amount of force needed to break the string (Newton)
String 1  10
String 2  2
String 3  14
String 4  4

Draw the bars in the graph below to show the observation of Ameeta's activity.

Fill in the dotted column to show the correct values along the Y-axis.

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What is drip-dry property of synthetic clothes?

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The fibre used in the drinkable water bottles is _____. 

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Give reason. Why synthetic fibres are stronger than natural fibres?

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Synthetic fibres are more durable than natural fibres.

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Synthetic fibres are quicker to dry than cotton or wool.

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Synthetic fibres are wrinkle resistant.

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Umbrella is made of_____.

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Wool fibre dries up more quickly.

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Among these fabrics which are more popular?

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Why synthetic fabrics are easier to maintain than natural fabrics?

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_____fabric is wrinkle-resistant.

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It is said that the word 'nylon' is obtained by combining the names of two cities. Find out the names of these two cities.

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Medical surgery items are made from polyester.

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Why do the clothes made by synthetic fibres dries quickly?

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What are synthetic fibres?

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Terylene is a natural fiber.

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One of the properties of synthetic fibre is that they are wrinkle-resistant.