[Solved] Consider the following statements Carbon fibres are used in the Manufacture of components used in automobiles and air crafts. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled. Which of the statements given above 1s/are correct?

Q43. Consider the following statements

1. Carbon fibres are used in the Manufacture of components used in automobiles and air crafts.
2. Carbon fibres once used cannot be recycled.

Which of the statements given above 1s/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: 1

Statement 1 is correct: Carbon fibre is increasingly celebrated as a wonder material for the clean economy. Its unique combination of high strength and low weight has helped drive the wind power revolution and make planes more fuel efficient. Auto makers are also waking up to the material’s potential to make lighter and more efficient vehicles.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The carbon fibre can be recycled though difficult to recycle. There is a need to divert carbon fibre from landfill, they could open the gates for use of recycled carbon fibre in cars, bikes and for dozens of other applications. They could also save a lot of energy

Since the production of virgin material is the most energy-intensive part of the process. Recycled carbon fibre often ends up in tennis rackets and golf clubs, where low weight (and the cachet of carbon fibre) is more important than strength.

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