Fibre glass is a composite material of_________________?

Correct answer: C. Glass fibre in a polymer matrix

  • A. Polymer fibre in a glassy matrix
  • B. Glass fibre in a metallic matrix
  • C. Glass fibre in a polymer matrix
  • D. Both 'b' & 'c'

Explanation

Fibreglass consists of strong glass fibres embedded in a polymer resin matrix, which binds the fibres and transfers stress. A metallic matrix would describe a metal-matrix composite, not ordinary fibreglass.

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