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Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps?

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Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps?

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The melting point of tungsten is an alloy that has a very high melting point (3380°C) and very high resistivity, so it does not burn easily at a high temperature.

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Chapter 11: Electricity - EXERCISE [Page 194]

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NCERT Science [English] Class 10
Chapter 11 Electricity
EXERCISE | Q 18. (a) | Page 194
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