2. (a) Explain what is meant by the glass transition temperature Tg of a polymer and briefly describe three factors that influence the temperature at which Tg occurs. Use examples of polymers to illustrate your answer.

2. (a) Explain what is meant by the glass transition temperature Tg of a polymer and briefly describe three factors that influence the temperature at which Tg occurs. Use examples of polymers to illustrate your answer.

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