Multiple choice

Which synthetic fibre is known as artificial silk?

  1. Cotton

  2. Rayon

  3. Terylene

  4. Nylon
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Rayon is known as artificial silk because it was developed as a cheaper alternative to natural silk. It has similar lustre, drape, and feel to silk but is produced from cellulose (wood pulp). Rayon is the first commercially successful semi-synthetic fibre.

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