Thermoplastic resins usually____________________?

Correct answer: D. Less brittle than thermosetting resins

  • A. Remain hard as long as they are hot
  • B. Cannot be reclaimed from waste
  • C. Permanent setting resins
  • D. Less brittle than thermosetting resins

Explanation

Thermoplastics soften on heating and harden on cooling, so they can generally be remoulded and recycled; they are also usually less brittle than thermosetting resins. Permanent setting and inability to reclaim waste describe thermosets instead.

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