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Which of the following plastic is used to make the pipes used in water supply? Also, identify the type of plastic.
Which of the following plastic is used to make the pipes used in water supply? Also, identify the type of plastic.
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The correct option is B Plastic:- Polyvinyl chloride
Type of plastic:-Thermoplastic
Materials used to make pipes should be water resistant, light weight and shouldn't bend or break in the weight of water passing through it. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is used to make water pipes, raincoats, etc. because it possesses all these properties. Moreover, it is a thermoplastic which means it can be moulded into different shapes on heating.
Type of plastic:-Thermoplastic
Materials used to make pipes should be water resistant, light weight and shouldn't bend or break in the weight of water passing through it. PVC (polyvinyl chloride) is used to make water pipes, raincoats, etc. because it possesses all these properties. Moreover, it is a thermoplastic which means it can be moulded into different shapes on heating.
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