The material used in the filament of electric bulbs is_________________?

Correct answer: B. Tungsten

  • A. Nichrome
  • B. Tungsten
  • C. Constantan
  • D. German silver

Explanation

Tungsten is used for bulb filaments because it has a very high melting point and can operate incandescently without rapidly vaporising. Nichrome is mainly used as a resistance-heating alloy rather than a bulb filament.

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