Why does the filament of an electric lamp glow, when current passes through it

Why does the filament of an electric lamp glow, when current
passes through it ?

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Why does the filament of an electric lamp glow, when current passes through it ?..

Answer / guest

the filament has a high resistance. When the current passes
through it, it gets heated and becoming white hot, it gives
out light.

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Why does the filament of an electric lamp glow, when current passes through it ?..

Answer / waseem

it glow due to the gas presnt in it

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