Explain why, the filaments of electric bulbs are made of tungsten.

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Abhishek Mishra

2 years ago

The filaments of electric bulbs are made of tungsten because it has a very high resistance. Due to its high resistance, heat produced is high and it becomes white-hot emitting light. Also due to its high melting point (3380° C), it can be kept white hot without melting.

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