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Long thin strands of glass or plastic that carry light for long distances without allowing the light to fade are called?
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optical fibers
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How did Guglielmo Marconi change the world for the better?
Guglielmo Marconi's invention of wireless communication allowed for people to communicate without wires across oceans or far distances.
What is the ability of a substance to be pulled into thin strands without breaking?
That property of metals is called ductility.
Which material is the best insulator of heat plastic polyestyrene or metal?
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Why do you slide down a slide faster with a plastic slide?
There is usually less friction from a smooth plastic mat than between clothing and the slide, but it depends on the material. Most dry cotton fabrics will slide fairly easily.On *water slides* these mats are used because bare skin will not slide very smoothly compared to non-porous materials.
What is a hair straightener made of?
Answer 1The hair straightener is made of metal & plastic.Answer 2It depends on the quality of the hair straightener.Poor quality straighteners are made of plastic with metal plates.Good quality straighteners are made of plastic with ceramic plates.The plastic used in straighteners is specifically designed to withstand heat.Ceramic plates allow the straighteners to run smoothly over the hair without risk of burning or pulling the hair out, which you get with metal plates.
What is a Long thin strands of glass or plastic that carry light for long distances without allowing the light to fade?
The air in the atmosphere causes light to flicker. Therefore Its called atmospheric distortion. Its why the sun and moon are larger, the closer they are.
What were hair ties like without plastic?
they were just like they are with plastic but they were not plastic
Which animal can cover great distances without water?
Camel.
What animal covers long distances without water?
camel
How we recycle plastic without pollution at low cost?
Do not burn plastic
What bird can travel long distances without flapping their wings?
condor
Which Fruit will rot first the one in the plastic bag or without plastic bag?
in the plastic bag first
What are poker cards made out of?
poker cards are made out of paper. Poker cards can be made out of 100% plastic, which is used in many competition, as they do not mark, and they do not scuff and get worn nearly as easily as paper/ plastic coated cards. Another plus is that when folded they snap back flat, and so plastic cards don't crease, allowing cards to be bent without damage. 100% plastic cards are more expensive than plastic coated cards but last for up to 100x longer.
What is the definition of natural aging?
When people talk about natural aging, this is defined as allowing the aging process to take place without any type of alterations. Some anti aging alterations include plastic surgery, and Botox injections.
Why are swells able to travel great distances without losing much energy?
Asaber
What is the pH number of plastic?
Plastic is not a element. It has not a atomic number.
Why keep plastic around?
because humans depend on plastic. we need plastic for our water bottles, our bags, seriously, i dont think we could survive without plastic
