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In a filament type light bulb most of the electric power consumed appears as

A. Visible light

B. Infra-red rays

C. Ultra-violet rays

D. Fluorescent light

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

In a filament type light bulb most of the electric power consumed appears as Infra-red rays. When electricity flows through the fiber, it heats up. Depending on the filament temperature, the radiation is emitted from the filament.

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