Is it possible to make a lightbulb explode by holding a lighter up to it??

Subject: Is it possible to make a lightbulb explode by holding a lighter up to it??

Date: Sun Oct 16 11:12:44 2005
Posted by Michael
Grade level: 10-12 School: Winter Park HS
City: Winter Park State/Province: FL Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1129486364.Ph

Message:


I had a lightbulb explode in my hand while trying to tighten it. My landlord
accused me of holding a lighter up to it.  I didn't!  My dad says a bulb burns
hotter than a lighter, therefore making her accusation impossible.  Is he right??

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