Carbon nanotubes Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What are carbon nanotubes and what are they like?
A
Tiny carbon cylinders with high tensile strength, and they don’t break easily when stretched.
2
Q
What can carbon nanotubes conduct?
A
Electricity and thermal energy (heat).
3
Q
How are carbon nanotubes used in technology?
A
In electronics and nanotechnology to strengthen materials without adding weight (like in tennis rackets).
