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प्रश्न
Explain why some fibres are called synthetic.
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उत्तर
There are some fibres that are prepared by man by using chemicals. These are called synthetic fibres. These are made of small units that join together to form long chains. Examples of synthetic fibres are rayon, nylon, polyester, acrylic, etc.
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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.
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.

The world’s most valuable fiber is ______.
Complete the Analogy:
______: Films:: Nylon: Fishing nets.
Pick the synthetic fibre out of the following.
The material similar to silk in appearance is ______.
The most suitable material for the preparation of handles of cooking utensils is ______.
The synthetic fibres are also known as ______ fibres.
Write an activity to show that synthetic fibres are stronger than the cotton fibres.
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?
