(a) Define Natural and Synthetic fibres.
(b) Classify the following fibres as natural and synthetic:
Cotton, nylon, acrylic, wool

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(a) Natural fibres: Those fibres which are obtained from plants and animals are called natural fibers.

Synthetic fibres: Those fibres which are made by human with chemicals are called Synthetic fibres

(b) Given fibres are classified as follows:

Natural fibres: Wool, Cotton

Synthetic fibres: Nylon, Acrylic

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