Plastic is a type of polymer. Plastics are made up of long chain polymers, whereas polymers are composed of small fragments known as monomers that are joined together in a long chain.

The main difference between a plastic body and an elastic body is based on individual their ability to regain its shape and size after an external force is applied to the bodies.

Lucite is a type of plastic. The main difference between the two is that, Lucite is slightly heavier, denser and less fragile than plastic.

The main difference between the two materials is based on their nature, structure and production, wherein plastic is a man made, artificial or a by-product of oil and rubber is a natural product which is...