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In a bulb, electrical energy is converted into:

A

Heat energy

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Mechanical energy

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Light energy

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Both Heat and Light energy

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Solution

The correct option is D
Both Heat and Light energy

When electric current flows through the filament made up of tungsten, it heats up emitting visible light. Hence, in a bulb, electrical energy is converted into both heat and light energy.

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