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geodog55

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Fibers that absorb moisture from the atmosphere without feeling wet are
 
  A) hydrophobic.
  B) saturated.
  C) hydrophilic.
  D) hygroscopic.
  E) nonabsorbent.

Question 2

The ability of a fiber to be stretched is called
 
  A) creep.
  B) elongation.
  C) elasticity.
  D) stretch resistance.
  E) recovery.



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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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