14.6 What is the function served by the fibres in a composite material?

14.7 What is the difference between fibre and particle reinforced composites? Give an example.

14.8 Give a classification of composites based on the matrix material used.

14.9 Give a classification of composites based on the reinforcement material used.

14.10 What are the different types of fibres used in composites? How are their properties compared?

14.11 Write a short note on metal matrix composites.