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WAEC Physics 2017 Objective — Question 47

Question 47 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Oxidation of the filament in a light bulb is prevented by the introduction of

  • A. A. hydrogen
  • B. B. oxygen
  • C. C. argonCorrect
  • D. D. mercury vapour

Explanation

Argon or nitrogen is used to prevent the oxidation of the filament in light bulbs.

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