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Why is tungsten used as the filament material in electric bulbs?

RRB Group D 05 Aug, 2026 (4:30 PM - 6:00 PM) 2026
✓ Answer: B It has a high melting point and can withstand high temperatures without melting.
The correct choice is It has a high melting point and can withstand high temperatures without melting.. It follows from the basic electrical relationship between voltage, current, resistance, charge or electrical energy described in the question.
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