Which structural change occurs because van der Waals interactions dominate within a polymer film close to its glass transition temperature?

💡 Explanation

More thermal energy increases vibrational amplitude, therefore increasing molecular chain segment mobility because weaker van der Waals forces weaken, rather than breakage of strong covalent bonds; therefore, chain interlock reduces rather than strengthens the oxidation sites.

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