AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    The filament of bulb is made of:

    A) mercury                              

    B) copper

    C) tungsten             

    D) none of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Light bulbs are manufactured with tungsten filaments because tungsten has on abnormally high melting temperature. The filament is housed in a sealed oxygen free chamber to prevent combustion. Most metals melt at high temperature. Hence, tungsten is preferred over the rest.


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