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The inner hot bulb may explode due to contact with moisture, if the protective outer shell is broken though.

The thin glass can contract when it comes in contact with cool moisture causing it to explode.

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Will four extra volts make a small light bulb explode?

it all depends on what the bulb is rated for4 extra volts on a 120 volt bulb is negligable4 extra volts on a 1 volt bulb will definitely pop the element, but I don't think it would explodeAnswerDepends on the bulb voltage, but it shouldn't explode. If it's a 6volt bulb or lower, it would burn out quickly.If it's a 12volt bulb or higher, it may have a shorter life, but it would be brighter.


The part of a light bulb that is a poor conductor so that the friction causes it to light up and glow?

The filament inside a light bulb is typically made of tungsten, which is a poor conductor of electricity. When electricity flows through the filament, it encounters resistance, which causes the filament to heat up and emit light.


What cause the flint in light to explode like a firework?

It doesn't explode it sparks rigid metal(notched metal) causes flint to spark when hit


What will happen to a light bulb when its in water and placed in a microwave?

Placing a light bulb in water and then microwaving it is extremely dangerous and not recommended. The water could heat up rapidly and cause the light bulb to explode, potentially resulting in dangerous shards of glass and electrical components being scattered. It can also cause electric shock hazards.


What does a light bulb have to do with an electrical light source?

A light bulb is a source of electric light. In an incandescent light bulb, the glass bulb forms a protective shield around a glowing filament. The air inside the glass bulb is removed, or replaced with an inert gas. Electric current is passed through a thin metal filament (usually tungsten), which causes it to glow white hot, giving out light. The protective bulb stops the filament from burning up, as it has no Oxygen.

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What causes a light bulb to explode?

A light bulb can explode due to factors such as manufacturing defects, excessive voltage, or physical damage. When the bulb's components are compromised, the pressure inside the bulb can build up and cause it to shatter.


Why do light bulbs light up in the microwave?

the heat caused by the waves in the microwave heat the light bulb enough that it causes the fillament to light. There is a chance that the light bulb could explode though so don't try this at home.


What causes a light bulb to explode in a thunderstorm?

A sudden lightning strike can induce a power surge in the electrical system, causing the light bulb filament to overheat and explode. The surge can overload the bulb, resulting in the rapid expansion and fragmentation of the filament. It is recommended to unplug electronic devices during a thunderstorm to prevent damage from power surges.


Why can't you use lightning to light a light bulb?

Cause' the bulb'll explode BOOM CRASH SPARK!!!!!!!!!!!!!


What causes wall light to explode?

the wire that heats blows


What causes a light bulb not to work?

Bad bulb, no power, no ground.


How can you make a light bulb explode?

By dropping it on concrete ... doh! bang it too hard.. dahhhh


What causes a light bulb to go out?

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Why do light-bulbs explode when wet?

its all about the electricity inside it. when the water gets into the light bulbs electricity gets irritated, that makes it explode. well, its either that or the light bulb just gets really angry at water that it explodes.


How do you make a light bulb EXPLODE?

well you can get a hallow ball no holes attach a fuse fill the hallow ball with gun powder


Will four extra volts make a small light bulb explode?

it all depends on what the bulb is rated for4 extra volts on a 120 volt bulb is negligable4 extra volts on a 1 volt bulb will definitely pop the element, but I don't think it would explodeAnswerDepends on the bulb voltage, but it shouldn't explode. If it's a 6volt bulb or lower, it would burn out quickly.If it's a 12volt bulb or higher, it may have a shorter life, but it would be brighter.


The part of a light bulb that is a poor conductor so that the friction causes it to light up and glow?

The filament inside a light bulb is typically made of tungsten, which is a poor conductor of electricity. When electricity flows through the filament, it encounters resistance, which causes the filament to heat up and emit light.