Light Can Travel in Curved Paths in Glass Fibers Because of _____ Reflection.?

Light can travel in curved paths in glass fibers because of _____ reflection.?

because of TOTAL INTERNAL reflection. The light rays in the optically denser medium (glass) is reflected back due to its angle of incidence being greater than the critical angle of the glass fibers.

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Global Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Market - Expected to Grow at a CAGR of 20.5% by 2022 - Research and Markets

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete Market - Segmented by Type, Application, and Geography - Trends and Forecasts 2017 - 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The Global Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) market is expected to witness a CAGR of 20.5% during the forecast period (2017-2022). In terms of volume, the market was at 136.5 thousand metric tons in 2015 and is projected to reach 346.8 thousand metric tons by 2020. GFRC has applications in architecture for cladding and moldings in buildings for foundations and floors, roofing, walls and windows, in engineering permanent formwork, utilities and water management and bridges and tunnels, in defense and others. Europe dominates the GFRC market in terms of demand, followed by North America and the Asia-Pacific. South America and the Asia-Pacific are expected to increase their market share during the forecast period due to the growing consumer spending in these regions. The market is driven by the growing awareness and increased emphasis on green buildings, which are rated by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). LEED is a United States-based council that certifies a building based on the energy consumed, energy requirements for operation and the environmental impact. The superior mechanical characteristics of GFRC compared to Steel Reinforced Concrete (SRC) plays a major role in the growth of this market. However, the price of GFRC is high in comparison to SRC, which is a constraint especially in the emerging economies. The market looks bright with the rise in consumer awareness on GFRC in the emerging nations such as China and India. .

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$9.3 Billion Automotive Composites (Glass, Carbon, Natural) Market - Global Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

The "Global Automotive Composites Market by Fiber Type (Glass, Carbon, Natural), Resin Type (Thermoset, Thermoplastics), Manufacturing Process (Compression, Injection, RTM), Applications (Exterior, Interior), Vehicle Type and Region - Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive composites market is projected to grow from USD 5.4 billion in 2020 to USD 9.3 billion by 2025, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% between 2020 and 2025. The demand for lightweight and fuel efficient vehicle as well as emerging trend of electric cars are the major factors driving the growth of automotive composites market while increasing awareness of OEMs towards strict government regulations on emission control is an opportunity for the growth of automotive composites market However, the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the automotive industry has affected the market growth adversely. Glass fiber composites is the largest segment, based on fiber type in the automotive composites market in terms of value Carbon fiber composites are projected to register the highest CAGR in terms of both value and volume between 2020 and 2025 while glass fiber accounts for the largest share of the overall market. Owing to its superior attributes such as strength, durability, flexibility, stability, lightweight, and resistance to heat, temperature, and moisture glass fiber is choice of material for automotive composite manufacturer. For instance, in automotive glass fiber is used if different applications such as underbody systems, front end modules, deck lids, bumper beams, engine cover instrument panels, and air ducts, among many other body parts in automotive. Exterior is the largest application of automotive composites in terms of value and volume The composites of a car body that are placed on the outer surface of the monocoque are termed as the exterior parts of the car body. The exterior parts include major components such as bumper beam, fender, front end module, door panels, and hood, among others. The use of composites in the automotive industry is an emerging trend as these composites help in achieving high-performance properties such as high stiffness, lightweight, and high strength to weight to ratio. The exterior parts manufactured with the use of composites impart rigidity thereby offers minimum risk against damage in the event of accident. Composites also help reduce the weight of the exterior parts hence enabling weight reduction of the complete car body and make it more fuel efficient. The exterior parts are located on the outer surface of the car body and are more prone to wear and tear owing to exposure to harsh elements and extreme weathers. The use of composites in the exterior parts such as fenders, hoods, bumper beam, deck lid, and others added to durability of cars ensuring long lifecycle and lowering maintenance cost. Non-electric is the largest vehicle type of automotive composites in terms of both value and volume Number of OEMs including BMW (Germany), Audi (Germany), Renault (France), Porsche (Germany), Volkswagen (Germany), Fiat Chrysler (U.K.), among others uses composites in their high-end non-electric vehicles. For instance, Porsche manufactured a CFRP assembly carrier for Porsche GT3 Cup II model while BMW and Fiat Chrysler uses carbon fiber composites and glass reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites in the lightweight dashboard carrier and entire chassis of their Alfa Romeo 4C model sports car and in the respectively. German car manufacturer has developed the Rodeo concept, an all-wheel-drive carbon fiber safari vehicle based on the classic Porsche 911 safari rally car. These initiatives taken by OEMs across the globe has been driving the use of automotive composites in non-electric vehicles. Europe is the leading automotive composites market in terms of both value and volume The growth of the automotive composites market in Europe is driven by the presence of established car manufacturers, industrial expansion, and industry 4.0 technology introduced in automotive industry of the region. Europe's automotive industry is one of the major industries operating in the region and is comparatively higher than any other region. The European Union is amongst the world's biggest producers of motor vehicles and the sector represents the largest private investor in research & development with approximately investing Euro 57.4 billion annually. The turnover generated of European Union's auto industry represents 7% of overall GDP. .