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Tungsten is used in incandescent bulbs because of its _________.


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High melting point

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Good lustre

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High boiling point

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High malleability.

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Solution

The correct option is A

High melting point


An incandescent light bulb produces light when a wire filament, heated to a very high temperature by an electric current passing through it, glows.

Tungsten has a very high melting point ( MP = 3422 C) and is thus very useful for the purpose.


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