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I have not had any problem obtaining incandescent light bulbs.
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What is the thickness of the filament in light bulbs?
the filament is neither too thick nor too light
Which element is used in light bulbs as the filament?
Generally, tungsten.
What are carbon filaments for light bulbs?
Modern light bulb filaments are usually Tungsten not Carbon. However early bulbs used things like silk coated with Carbon. Filament means thin thread. The bulbs are filled with inert gas like Argon to stop the filament from burning up with oxygen. Arc lamps use Carbon rods though.
What elements are in incandesant light bulbs?
tungsten filament, aluminum base
The metal with the highest melting point for this reason it is often used as the filament in light bulbs?
tungsten
What makes up the filament of light bulbs?
Filament of light bulbs are made up of Tungsten.
Is mercury used for the filament in light bulbs?
No, not in the filament. You are probably thinking of compact fluorescent light bulbs, which do contain mercury.
Why do light bulbs have the coil in the middle?
That is the filament. Electricity traveling through the filament heats it to the point of glowing brightly - that is the light bulbs "light".
What happens to the filament when light bulbs blows?
The filament breaks.
What is in filament of light bulbs?
tungsten
What are domestic light bulbs?
Domestic light bulbs are simply the light bulbs (usually of the filament type) used in the home.
What is the thickness of the filament in light bulbs?
the filament is neither too thick nor too light
Does a car use filament?
The light bulbs do.
How efficient is a filament light bulb?
about 10% the filament light bulbs give off about 90% heat and 10% light
What element is used for a filament for light bulbs?
Tungsten
What is metal with which the filament is made?
Assuming you're talking about light bulbs... the filament is made from Tungsten.
How does a light bulb light?
light bulbs have metal contacts that connect to an electrical circuit and a filament. power lights up the filament in the bulb .
