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diverging mirrors behind oil lamps lets the light reflect all around the room instead of being reflected as one beam
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Early settlers placed a diverging reflective surface behind oil lamps that were on walls why?
Early settlers placed diverging reflective or mirrored surfaces behind oil lamps on walls to help to better increase their radiance by reflecting the light that would otherwise be hitting the wall.
What would it be like without light?
Without light bulbs, we would still be using gas or oil lamps. Without those lamps, we would be in darkness for half the day.
Why is the lamp invented?
Because Edison thought that candles and oil lamps were too dim and it won't last for a long time. So he decided to invent a new invention to help the get brighter. He has lit up the world He has made the world a brighter place to live.
What kind of energy does a lamp use?
light and heat are given off as a result of converting the input energy which I would guess is electrical energy or in the case of gas or oil it is chemical energy
When a motor car is started its light becomes slightly dim Why?
Before starting, if the lights are switched on, all of the current from the battery is going to the lamps, but quite a lot of electrical power is required to start the engine, particularly if the oil is thicker because it is cold. When the engine starts it drives the dynamo or alternator which sends extra current to the battery which can then send more current to the lights.
Early settlers placed a diverging reflective surface behind oil lamps that were on walls why?
Early settlers placed diverging reflective or mirrored surfaces behind oil lamps on walls to help to better increase their radiance by reflecting the light that would otherwise be hitting the wall.
Why did early settlers put diverging mirrors behind oil lamps?
When you put a mirror or other item behind a lamp or candle the reflection makes the light produced brighter.
What are whale oil lamps?
Whale oil lamps are lamps from the 1800s that were lit with whale oil. (: Whale oil lamps are lamps from the 1800s lit by whale oil. who ever wrote that sucks
What are whale oil?
Whale oil lamps are lamps from the 1800s that were lit with whale oil. (: Whale oil lamps are lamps from the 1800s lit by whale oil. who ever wrote that sucks
What benefits do oil lamps provide?
Oil lamps provide a rustic look. Oil lamps are functional and serve great purpose in the event of a power outage. Oil lamps subtly illuminate a room with a warm and inviting light. Hanging oil lamps can be done indoors and outdoors.
When was Oil for the Lamps of China created?
Oil for the Lamps of China was created in 1933.
What types of lamps were used during Edison's time?
The type of lamps that were used were oil lamps, and candle lamps.
Why did people use oil from whales?
The primary use for whale oil was for fuel in oil lamps. (This was made obsolete with the invention of electricity and electric lamps.)
What kind of oil do most Americans use to light their lamps?
Most light in America is provided by electric lights not oil lamps. However there are two types of oil lamps still sometimes used (mainly for decorative purposes): chimney lamps and tiki torches. Chimney lamps use a highly purified odorless kerosene type oil. Tiki torches use a nonspecific petroleum distillate oil.
What is cottonized oil used for?
lamps
What products do people whale hunt for?
oil for oil lamps
In Pompeii archeologists excavated a one story house that is entirely blue insidethe floor was bluethe oil lamps were bluethe walls were blueeverything was blueso what color were the interior s?
Blue
