Why is tungsten used as the filament material in electric bulbs?

Subject: General Awareness | Topic: Science | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

1. (A) It is the cheapest metal available for filament manufacturing.
2. (B) Because it produces more heat at lower temperatures than other metals.
3. (C) Because its melting point is high and it can withstand high temperatures without melting.
4. (D) Because it reacts with nitrogen and argon to produce bright light.

Verified Answer

Option (C): Because its melting point is high and it can withstand high temperatures without melting.

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