Which mechanism limits the maximum operating temperature of a polymer composite material used for aircraft wings?

💡 Explanation

When temperature increases, thermal energy exceeds the covalent bond energy in the polymer matrix, causing bond breakage and polymer degradation, reducing strength. Therefore, the covalent bond breaking limits operating temperature rather than oxidation, hydrolysis, or debonding that occur via alternative mechanisms/environments.

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