What is the name of the synthetic fiber that is stronger than steel?

Understanding Nylon: A Synthetic Marvel

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6th - 10th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rayon
Acrylic
Polyester
Nylon
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was the key figure in the invention of nylon?
Albert Einstein
Marie Curie
Wallace Carothers
Thomas Edison
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What materials were used in the synthesis of nylon?
Silk and polyester
Wood and cellulose
Cold water and air
Cotton and wool
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary goal of the research that led to the invention of nylon?
To invent a biodegradable material
To find a cheaper alternative to cotton
To develop a strong, elastic, and durable fabric
To create a natural fiber
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the first commercial use of nylon?
Parachutes
Toothbrush bristles
Climbing ropes
Fishing nets
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the modifications in nylon affect its applications?
Made it more expensive
Increased its applications
Decreased its strength
Limited its use
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nylon?
Easy to wash
Shiny appearance
Provides warmth
Lightweight
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