Can you use a copper wire to make the filament of an electric bulb? Why?

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Solution

Filament of an electric bulb is made up of conductors that offer high resistance to electric current. Copper wire cannot be used in filaments because it offers very little resistance. Tungsten is used for making the filaments as it offers high resistance.

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