Why do light bulbs make a popping sound when they burn out?

Subject: Why do light bulbs make a popping sound when they burn out?

Date: Wed Jun 16 07:24:40 2004
Posted by Lisa
Grade level: 7-9 School: Perrysburg Junior High School
City: Perrysburg State/Province: OH Country: USA
Area of science: Physics
ID: 1087388680.Ph

Message:


I already checked your archives.  I know that the filament breaks when a light 
bulb burns out.  Is it the breaking of the filament that causes the sound?

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