Identify the properties of nylon that make it a suitable choice for making parachutes.

fire-resistant

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light-weight

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excellent strength

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water-resistant

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Solution

The correct option is D water-resistant
The manufacturing of parachutes require a strong, water-resistant, light-weight and durable fibre with good elasticity.
Nylon, a synthetic fibre, fulfills all of these properties and are economical too. Hence, it is used in the manufacturing of parachutes.

However, nylon fibres are not fire-resistant.

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