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प्रश्न
Write an activity to show that synthetic fibres are stronger than the cotton fibres.
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उत्तर
Activity: Take threads of cotton and nylon (synthetic fibres) of about the same length and thickness. Hang cotton, thread from a stand. Attach a pan at the other end of the thread.
Add weights, one by one, to the pan until the thread breaks (see figure) note the total weight required to break the cotton thread. This gives a measure of the tensile strength of the thread. Repeat the same with nylon thread.

Arrangement to determine the relatives strengths of natural fibres and synthetic fibres.
Conclusion
Much more weight is required to break the nylon thread showing that nylon thread has greater strength than the cotton thread.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Rana wants to buy shirts for summer. Should he buy cotton shirts or shirts made from synthetic material? Advise Rana, giving your reason.
Match the terms of column A correctly with the phrases given in column B.
| A | B | ||
| 1 | Polyester | a | Prepared by using wood pulp |
| 2 | Teflon | b | Used for making parachutes and stockings |
| 3 | Rayon | c | Used to make non-stick cookware |
| 4 | Nylon | d | Fabrics do not wrinkle easily |
‘Manufacturing synthetic fibres is actually helping conservation of forests’. Comment.
Crossword
Across
1. Fibre that is used as synthetic wool.
2. A plastic used for making water bottles.
3. A long chain made of small repeatingmonomers.
4. Another name for this semi-synthetic fibre is artificial silk.
Down
5. A type of fibre that is naturally obtained from a cocoon.
6. A synthetic fibre classified as polyester.
7. A polymer used for making rope.

List the advantages of synthetic fibres.
The artificial fibers are also known as ______.
Choose the odd one:
What do you mean by synthetic fiber?
Indicate whether the following statement is True or False. Also write the false statement in their correct form.
It is risky to wear synthetic clothes while working in the kitchen
Ramya loves to were clothes made up of synthetic fibres. When she was working in the kitchen, her mother advised her not to wear synthetic clothes.
- Why does Ramya’s mother advise her not to wear synthetic clothes while working in the kitchen?
- Why does Ramya love to wear synthetic dresses?
