Question

Write an activity to show that synthetic fibers are strogner than cotton fibers.

Answer 1

Activity - Take two threads one of cotton and one of nylon. These should be of the same length and the same thickness. Now, hang cotton thread by attaching with the clamp as given in the figure. Now, add weight on it and keep adding until the thread breaks. Note all the weights you kept and add it. Repeat this process with Nylon thread also.