Can we use fabric or rubber to make a table? Why or why not?
We cannot use fabric or rubber to make a table because these materials are soft and flexible, not hard and rigid like wood or metal.
A table needs to be strong enough to hold objects and maintain its shape when weight is placed on it.
Fabric is soft and flexible, making it suitable for clothes and curtains but not for furniture that needs to support weight.
Rubber is also flexible and would bend under pressure.
Tables require materials that are hard and rigid to provide stable support.
Explanation
The chapter on Page 10 explains that wood is hard and rigid while fabric is soft and flexible. The flexibility of fabric makes it suitable for clothes and curtains, not for making tables. This question helps students understand that materials are chosen for specific purposes based on their properties like hardness, rigidity, and flexibility.
Solution Steps
Tables cannot be made from fabric or rubber as they are soft and flexible materials
Tables need to be strong enough to hold objects and maintain shape under weight
Fabric is suitable for clothes and curtains, not for supporting weight
Rubber is flexible and would bend under pressure
Tables require hard and rigid materials like wood or metal for stable support