Sweaters knitted of acrylic keep us as warm as woollen sweaters.

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The correct option is B
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Many of the sweaters and shawls are made of synthetic fibre called acrylic. Acrylic is a synthetic fibre which resembles wool. However, acrylic sweaters are not as good insulators as woolen sweaters. Hence, acrylic seaters are unsuitable for very cold temperatures.

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Sweaters knitted of acrylic keep us as warm as woollen sweaters.

Why is acrylic used to make sweaters and blankets ?

Statement I:- Acrylic is cheaper than wool.

Statement II:- Acrylic sweaters are better insulators than woolen sweaters.

Which of the above statement is/are true?

The synthetic polymer which can be used as a substitute for wool for making sweaters and shawls, etc., is :

(a) nylon (b) polyester (c) terylene (d) acrylic

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