Answer the following question given this paragraph: 

nylon: Human-made fabric. Material is made from hydrocarbons found in petroleum products. It is found in a number of plastic utensils. Taking advantages of its strength and light weight, nylon is a component of ropes, fishing nets, tents, and parachutes.


Q: What strong and lightweight manmade material is derived from hydrocarbons and used in ropes, tents and parachutes?


A:
nylon