In a bulb there is a thin wire called __________ that produces light.
A
element
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B
filament
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C
coil
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D
fuse wire
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Solution
The correct option is B filament The filament is the part of the light bulb that produces light. Filaments in incandescent light bulbs are made of tungsten. Whenever an electric current goes through the filament, the filament glows.