Q. Which thread is actually stronger than a steel wire?
Answer: nylon
Notes: Nylon is a synthetic fibre and has some special chemical properties because of which their fibres are strong. There is amide linkage between the monomers of nylon which make their strings extremely strong; stronger even than steel wire. Nylon wires are used for making parachutes and ropes for rock climbing.

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