Select the correct option for the given statements. Statement 1: Laminates are the products made by bonding together two or more layers of materials. Statement 2: High-pressure decorative laminates are pasted on plywood sheets, which are used for large areas like cabinets, wide door shutters, tables, etc.
- AStatement 1 is false and statement 2 is true
- BStatement 1 is true and statement 2 is false
- CBoth statement 1 and statement 2 are false
- DBoth statement 1 and statement 2 are trueCorrect
Solution
Concept
Laminates are layered products. Decorative laminates are pasted on plywood for large surfaces.
Step-by-step solution
1. Statement 1: A laminate is made by bonding two or more layers of material (paper, wood veneer, resin) together. This is true. 2. Statement 2: High-pressure decorative laminates (like sunmica) are thin sheets. They are pasted on plywood or board for cabinets, wide door shutters, tables, etc. This is true. 3. Both statements are true, so the answer is D.
Explanation
Laminates are made by joining many layers with adhesive or resin under heat and pressure. High-pressure decorative laminates are thin, so they are pasted on plywood to give a strong, good-looking and hard-wearing surface for furniture and doors. Both statements are correct.
Why the other options are wrong
A: Statement 1 is not false, it is the basic definition of a laminate. B: Statement 2 is not false, HPL on plywood is common practice for cabinets, doors and tables. C: Both statements are correct, so 'both false' is wrong.
Shortcut
Laminate = layers bonded together. Decorative laminate = top surface sheet on plywood.
Common mistake
Thinking decorative laminates are used alone as panels. They are thin and need a plywood or board base.
Correct answer: D) Both statement 1 and statement 2 are true