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Nylon is made from coal, water and air which are obtained from nature. Then why it is called Synthetic Fibre?

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Q. Are these statements true or false? Rewrite the false ones correctly.
(a) Polymers are small molecules made by stringing together several monomers.
(b) Blended fabrics contain only synthetic fibres.
(c) Dusters made of nylon or other synthetic materials are good for use in the kitchen.
(d) Polyester fibres are obtained from petroleum products.
(e) Terylene, a synthetic fibre, can be used instead of wool.
(f) Rayon, which is obtained from cellulose, is a natural fibre.

Which following synthetic fibre is made from a natural material?

Q. Synthetic fibres refer to materials that are obtained directly from nature.

Q. Fibres are classified as natural and synthetic based on the source from which they are obtained. Which of the following fibres are correctly paired with its type?

X

is a thread of filament from which

Y

is made. If prepared from plants and animals, it is known as

Z

fibres whereas by humans it is known as

W

fibres. Synthetic fibres are nylon, rayon, polyester, acrylic etc.

Y

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