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some very old tvs use small incandescent bulbs to light up power or button indicators, but most only contain the picture tube, which is technically a more advance type of light bulb. I wouldnt mess with it though, as it operates at very high voltage and can store the charge for years.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoNo there are no light bulbs in an older TV. Older TVs had electronic vacuum tubes for different sections to produce a picture. The biggest tube was the cathode ray tube also known as the TV's picture tube.
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∙ 8y agoIn some old TVs there were light bulbs used. They were used to soften the light around the TV as most people watched black and white TV in a dark room. It was used instead of having to leaving a light on in the room. Sylvania TV used this feature in advertisements to sell TV sets, it was called "Halo light".
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How many bulbs are in a average tv?
In older "tube" televisions, there is one bulb that produces light and reflects throughout the Television Housing. Newer LCD and Plasma screens use totally different technology and have no bulbs in them.
Do televisions use light bulbs to work?
No
How do you obtain artificial light?
Artificial light can be obtained in a few different ways. Artificial light can come from light bulbs, a television, and candles.
What energy do you use for what?
cars, air conditioner, computers, light bulbs, television
What do you use energy for?
cars, air conditioner, computers, light bulbs, television
Is it sensible for the TV to be connected in series with the light bulbs?
Connecting light bulb is equivalent to connecting a resistance. If you have connected light bulb, there will be some voltage drop across it and your TV may not get sufficient voltage. However if resistance is not big enough, than it wont have any effect.
What are facts about light bulbs?
Since Thomas Edison produced the first practical light bulb in 1879, many changes in bulbs have taken place. Light bulbs have also had a dramatic impact on modern life and society. Why, just imagine, we'd be watching TV by kerosene lantern. See the link below for a history of the light bulb.
How can someone reduce their electric bills?
There are many ways to lower an electric bill. Turn off any computers, televisions, and other appliances and unplug them when not in use. Replace incandescent light bulbs with CFL or LED bulbs. When replacing large appliances, look for the Energy Star label.
How exactly does a television work?
A television consists of thousands of small light bulbs. These light bulbs each turn on as a different colour. When a brain views these very small colours, it can put them together into a picture. Each image is slightly different from the previous, and when they are played at high speeds, it seems as if it is a moving scene.
What is glass used for?
It is used to make windows, light bulbs, glasses, mirrors, TV screens, bottles, bowls, Christmas ornaments, cups, and picture glass.
What is plasma matter example?
A plasma screen TV, the northern lights, and fluorescent light bulbs.
Where do you find led lights?
You can find them in light bulbs, flashlights and other forms of illumination. If you are looking for LED light bulbs, CREE, PHILIPS, LITENZ are the companies that manufacture LED light bulbs using their own LEDs.
