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What happens to the filament if the bulbs becomes brighter and brighter?
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∙ 8y ago
The bulb gets brighter because the filament is getting hotter. If the filament's temperature gets too high it will melt at some point and fall apart. The current will stop flowing and the bulb will "blow".
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What is a filament that glows white hot in electric light bulbs?
Tungsten :)
What is the metal in domestic light bulbs?
Tungsten in the filament of incandescent lightbulb.
What are the uses for argon?
fills light bulbs and incandescent lamps to protect the filament
Why do light bulbs get brighter when you attach more batteries to it?
More power
What is the filament that glows white hot in electric light bulbs?
Usually a Tungsten alloy.
What happens to the filament when light bulbs blows?
The filament breaks.
What makes up the filament of light bulbs?
Filament of light bulbs are made up of Tungsten.
Do incandescent bulbs contain a filament of platinum?
yes, incandescent bulbs do not contain a filament of platinum. Yes they do contain a filament called a tungsten.
Why gases are used in bulbs?
In incandescent bulbs, gases (other than oxygen) prolong the life of the filament. In florescent bulbs, the gas takes the place of the filament.
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.
What is in filament of light bulbs?
tungsten
How can you tell if a halogen bulb is unused?
Halogen bulbs have filament like standard incandescent bulbs. When unused, the filament will appear silvery and clean. After use the filament may discolour.
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".
Does a car use filament?
The light bulbs do.
Are 3157 and 3157NA compatible bulbs?
For all practical purposes, they are interchangeable. To my eye the 3357 seeems to be brighter on the heavier filament. (brake/turn)
What is the thickness of the filament in light bulbs?
the filament is neither too thick nor too light
What is metal with which the filament is made?
Assuming you're talking about light bulbs... the filament is made from Tungsten.
