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Nano Posted 20 years ago
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An attempt has been made to develop a component using plastics . Investigate their microstructure and mechanical properties.

An attempt has been made to develop a component using plastics . The microstructure and mechanical properties will be investigated.

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Both are "right" (or almost right) in that they are okay (but not perfect) English, but they different meanings, so it depends what you want. The first one is a command. You are telling someone to go investigate the properties of some set of things.

— Jrdavis

  • Both are "right" (or almost right) in that they are okay (but not perfect) English, but they different meanings, so it depends what you want.
  • The first one is a command.
  • You are telling someone to go investigate the properties of some set of things.
  • You might use this if you are writing an exam that other people will do.
  • It probably should be "Investigate its microstructure and mechanical properties" if there is only one item to be investigated.
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Both are "right" (or almost right) in that they are okay (but not perfect) English, but they different meanings, so it depends what you want.

The first one is a command. You are telling someone to go investigate the properties of some set of things. You might use this if you are writing an exam that other people will do. It probably should be "Investigate its microstructure and
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