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Question
Pick the synthetic fibre out of the following.
Options
Cotton
Nylon
Jute
Wool
Solution
Nylon
Explanation -
Nylon Is a synthetic fibre. It is made without using any natural raw material. Cotton, jute and wool are natural fibres.
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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.
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Down
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