What’s the difference between thermoplastics and thermoset plastics?

What’s the difference between thermoplastics and thermoset plastics?

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Science, Engineering

11th Grade - University

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The video uses a breakfast analogy to explain two types of plastics: thermoplastics and thermosets. Thermoplastics, like butter, melt when heated and solidify when cooled. Thermosets, like eggs, solidify when cooked and do not melt upon further heating. The video concludes by mentioning a technology that combines these properties.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are the two different kinds of plastic mentioned in the text?

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How does butter behave when heated and cooled?

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Explain the difference between a thermoplastic and a thermoset using examples from the text.

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What happens to an egg when it is cooked according to the text?

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What does the text imply about the technology related to eggs?

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