WONDER #1764: Why Does Paper Rip Easier When Wet?

Question 1 of 3

Paper is made up mostly of what type of fibers?

  1. cellulose
  2. silk
  3. cotton
  4. linen

Question 2 of 3

What type of bonds makes normal dry paper fibers stiff?

  1. nitrogen
  2. hydrogen
  3. chromium
  4. helium

Question 3 of 3

Paper money is made up mostly of fibers of linen or what?

  1. cellulose
  2. metal
  3. food
  4. cotton

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