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The metal thing in the bulb that shines really has no definition. It is only a part of the mechanism.
The "metal thing" is called the filament and they are usually made of tungsten, which is the metal with the highest melting point. Higher than steel, but not stronger than steel.
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What is the thing in the middle of the light bulb called?
Electrical filament
Where is the metal tip on the light bulb?
bulb
What is the thing you screw a light bulb into?
It is called a socket or base. This keeps the bulb securely in place and allows electricity to flow directly to the bulb.
Will a light bulb light if its metal tip rests on metal casing?
The metal tip of a light bulb has to make contact with the bottom of the lamp holder's middle center contact to operate.
What is the center of a light bulb called?
If you mean the little metal thingy that loops around, it's a filament.
Is the light bulb a good thing or a bad thing?
The good thing about light bulb is that it gives us light to see where ever we go or travel.
What metal element is in a light bulb?
Tungsten
What if there was no such thing as the light bulb?
bulb goes crazy
Does a light bulb consist of oil?
A conventional light bulb consists of glass, metal, and gas, but no oil
Is light from the sun the same thing as light from a light bulb?
no because light from the light bulb is electrical and the sun is not
Which gas is used in light bulbs so that metal in the light bulb can get very hot without burning?
amatara bayakorasheja withany thing they want magnesium
Can a microwave light a light bulb?
Of course you can microwave a light bulb, the question is, is it really a smart thing to do.
