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Mark (✓) the correct answer.Rayon is different from synthetic fibres because
(a) it has a silk-like appearance.
(b) it is obtained from wood pulp.
(c) its fibres can also be woven like those of natural fibres.
Correct answer: (b) and (c)
Explanation: Rayon was the first man-made fibre developed in the late 19th century as a substitute for silk. Rayon is different from synthetic fibres because it is obtained from wood pulp. Its fibres can also be woven like those of natural fibres. It is the first artificial textile material composed of regenerated and purified cellulose derived from plant sources.
[Extra information: Fibres are thread-like structures that are long, thin and flexible. These may be spun into yarns and then made into fabrics. There can be different types of fibres. On the basis of their origin, fibres are classified as natural fibres and synthetic fibres. Some fibres are made by human beings and are known as synthetic or man-made fibres. These fibres are artificially prepared using various chemicals based on petroleum. Synthetic fibres are made up of small units of substance that combine to form a large single unit called a polymer. ]
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