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What are boron fibers used for?

Options

  1. AMaking bullet-proof vests and light composite materials for aircraft
  2. BManufacturing heat-resistant glasses and glass-wool
  3. CSoldering metals and making medicinal soaps
  4. DProducing protective shields in the nuclear industry

Correct answer

A. Making bullet-proof vests and light composite materials for aircraft

Step-by-step solution

Boron fibers are used in making bullet-proof vest and light composite material for aircraft.

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