A unidirectional carbon-fiber-epoxy-resin composite consists 65% by volume of carbon-fiber and 35% of epoxy-resin. The density of the carbon-fiber is 1.8 g cm³ and that of the epoxy-resin is 1.2 g cm³. Calculate the weight percentages of carbon-fibers and epoxy-resin in the composite.

A unidirectional carbon-fiber-epoxy-resin composite consists 65% by volume of carbon-fiber and 35% of epoxy-resin. The density of the carbon-fiber is 1.8 g cm³ and that of the epoxy-resin is 1.2 g cm³. Calculate the weight percentages of carbon-fibers and epoxy-resin in the composite.

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter22: Inorganic Materials

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