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Which one of the following materials is useful for making bulb filaments ?

A
constantan
B
nichrome
C
copper
D
tungsten
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A
constantan
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B
nichrome
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C
copper
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D
tungsten
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Explanation
Tungsten's very high melting point makes it well-suited for withstanding the high temperatures of a glowing bulb filament.

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