Question

Which of these is known as artificial silk?
(a)- Nylon
(b)- Polythene
(c)- Rayon
(d)- Plastics

Answer 1

Hint: Artificial silk is also known as bamboo silk. Artificial silk was successfully first developed in the 1890s. The other artificial silks are polyester and mercerized cotton.


Complete step by step answer:
A synthetic fiber which resembles silk, but has lesser cost than the original silk is known as artificial silk.
Rayon is the name used at the place of artificial silk.
Bamboo silk which is made out of bamboo viscous is also sometimes referred to as artificial silk.
The fiber that can be made from the natural sources of cellulose, such as wood or some agricultural products known as Rayon. This fiber is mostly used in the clothing for textiles and other purposes.
Rayon is mainly produced by dissolving cellulose and then by the conversion of this solution back into insoluble fibrous cellulose.
Since the rayon absorbs moisture, hence it is comfortable to wear. Rayon can be easily dyed in various colors.
Rayon has a lustrous appearance.
When rayon is mixed with glass fibers then it is used to make helmets. It is also used for making jackets and tracksuits.
It is also used in the surgical dressing.
It is used for making curtains because it drapes well.
It is used in reinforcing nylon tires. Upholstery is used for making luxury cars and offices and home furnishing.

So, the correct answer is an option (c)- Rayon.


Note: Rayon is a biodegradable product because the final product in the formation of Rayon doesn't have carbon sulfide. Rayon is more biodegradable even than cotton.