NCERT Question 1 - Chapter 3 Class 8 - Synthetic Fibres And Plastics

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Explain why some fibres are called synthetic.  

 

Answer

Some fibres are called synthetic because-

They are obtained from chemical substances like Petroleum 

They do not grow naturally

They are prepared by human beings in Factories

They are from raw material such as Petroleum

 

Example - Nylon, Rayon, Polyester and Acrylic

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