Give 2 advantages and disadvantages of carbon fibre.

Advantages:Light weightStrong in tensionCan be coloured or imprinted on easilyCan be moulded to many shapesDisadvantes:Poor strength in some directionsWill rip and shatter when brokenExpensiveJoining points with other materials are weak

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