Worksheet C1
Absorbing power
To detect the amount of water in the fibre we have to know the weight of the dry fibre (m1) and the weight of the damp fibre (m2). The amount of water is calculated as the difference of the weight of the dry fibre and the weight of the damp fibre rated to the weight of the damp fibre. The amount of water is given in percentage.
Task: Determine the absorbing power (the amount of absorbed water) of the particular sample.
Tools: textile samples, a pot for water, scales
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Procedure:
Properties:
For the absorbing power: