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What is a Polymer?
A polymer is a giant molecule made up of a chain of many thousands of chemically bonded smaller molecules.
A polymeric fiber, like Kevlar®, is a polymer whose chains are stretched out straight and stacked next to each other like spaghetti in a box.
Next: How Strong is Kevlar®? ›
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