Which of the following groups contain only synthetic fibres?

Nylon, polyester, wool

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Jute, acrylic, nylon

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Polyester, nylon, acrylic

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Acrylic, silk, wool

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Solution

The correct option is C Polyester, nylon, acrylic
Fibres made from chemical substances are called synthetic fibres. Some examples of synthetic fibres are polyester, nylon and acrylic.
The fibres of some fabrics such as cotton, jute, silk and wool are obtained from plants and animals. These are called natural fibres.
$∙$ Wool is an animal fibre obtained from the hair of animals like yak, camel, sheep, etc.
$∙$ Silk is obtained from the cocoon of silkworm.
$∙$ Jute fibre is obtained from the stem of jute plant.

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Classify the following fibres as natural or synthetic: nylon, wool, cotton, silk, polyester, jute

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

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

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