The origin of the glow from the filament inside the ac incandescent lamp in your bedroom is

A) electrons resupplied by the wall outlet.
B) electrons already in the filament.
C) the positive charges that flow in the filament.
D) resistance in the filament.


Answer: B

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a.
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b.
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c.
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d.
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e.
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