The clothes of a person working in the kitchen catch fire accidently causing severe burns. The person is most likely wearing clothes made of:A. flax B. rayon C. terylene D. cotton
Correct Answer: C. terylene
Explanation: Terylene is a synthetic fibre. If the clothes made of synthetic fibres catch fire, it can be very dangerous. The fabric melts and sticks to the body of the person wearing it causing severe burns.
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