Tungsten is used due to its extremely high melting point and strength at high temperatures, allowing it to withstand the heat generated when electricity passes through it, causing it to glow (incandesce).
The filament string of an electric bulb is made of
Asked in APSC CCE Prelims Exam 2020 · Topic: Physical Properties of Materials (Electrical Conductivity and Resistivity)
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