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It may or may not be true that fire lead to the light bulb. Lets go on a short trip and see where it leads us.
Fire gives off light, and prehistoric man knew this. As time passed, fire was "tamed" and the torch, the lamp, the candle and similar devices were made. They all gave us light through some form of "controlled" burning of something. Additionally, man discovered that very hot metals glowed or gave off light.
Electricity could be used to heat things. Metals that resisted electric current flow got very hot, and it was known that very hot metal glowed. The glowing of metal (or other things) because they were hot is called incandescence. A hot object that is giving off light is said to be incandescent. By picking the right kind of metal and insulating it from air (so it would not oxidize), the metal could be made to incandesce by driving electric current through it. We now have the incandescent light bulb. With these ideas in mind, you can decide if fire lead to the light bulb.
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How did Benjamin Franklin invented the light bulb?
Benjamin Franklin did not invent the light bulb.
How did the light bulb change technology during Thomas Edison's time?
They supplied a reliable source of light compared to fire and candles. They didn't burn out as quickly as fire and candles. One big thing, though maybe not exactly a technology changer, was that it was a lot safer than a fire or candle.
What year did he invent the light bulb?
Thomas Edison invented the first light bulb that was available for commercial use in 1879. The light bulb was first used in Menlo Park.
Who invented the light bulb first?
The person who invented the light bulb was Nikola Tesla look him up.
Did thomas jefferson invent the light bulb?
No. Thomas Jefferson did not contribute to the development of the light bulb. The light bulb has a number of inventors producing specific technologies that ended up being part of the light bulb including Humphrey Davy and Thomas Edison, who perfected it, and many others.
If a paper and pencil lead is connected to a light bulb circuit which one will turn on the light bulb?
The Pencil lead
Can you light a light bulb with pencil lead?
No.
What is the transformation of light enery?
A transformation of light energy is a light bulb, he sun, or fire.
How did the electric light bulb benefited consumers?
it helped by not having to light a fire.
Did the light bulb lead to any other inventions?
Yes it did.
Why can pencil lead can be used to make a light bulb?
A "pencil lead" is a mixture of the graphite allotrope of carbon mixed with clay and baked hard. While a pencil lead will conduct electricity, it can not be used to make a light bulb.
How do you make a light bulb in little alchemy?
Light and glass. Light: electricity (Energy + Metal) Energy: Fire + Air Metal: Fire + Stone Stone: Air + Lava Lava: Earth + Fire Glass: Fire + Sand Sand: Stone + Air Your welcome :)
What produces both light and heat energy?
Sun,fire,lightning,light bulb
How did the Thomas Edison light bulb lead to changes?
Load of shite
How old is the light bulb?
The "The Centennial Light" 4 watt light bulb which was first lit in 1901 and is still in use today at a fire station in Livermore, California.
What things have light energy?
Light energy is in various things like; a light bulb, the suns rays, or fire.
How does a fire fly look?
small , it has a small light like bulb in the butt
