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Answer the following.
Is synthetic rubber better than natural rubber? If so, in what respect?
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Solution
Yes, synthetic rubber is superior to natural rubber.
1. Synthetic rubber has high mechanical strength.
2. It has high abrasion resistance.
3. It is resistant to petroleum, vegetable oils, light as well as heat.
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