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Is kevlar a polymer?


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Explanation:

  1. Polymers: The combination of monomers in a particular way has formed a polymer. It may be a natural polymer or synthetic polymer.
  2. Polymers are macromolecules having large sizes and high molecular weight.
  3. Example: Polyethylene, PVC ( polyvinyl chloride ) etc.
  4. Kevlar is a synthetic polymer.
  5. It is a strong plastic that can prevent the bullet of a gun.

Hence, kevlar is a polymer.


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