UPSC Prelims 2023 · GS Paper 1 · Q43

Science & Technology

Medium · Carbon fibre composites

Consider the following statements about carbon fibre:

1. Carbon fibres are used in the manufacture of automobile and aircraft components because of their high strength-to-weight ratio.

2. Once used, carbon fibre composites cannot be recycled and must be permanently disposed of as waste.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?