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Q: Does a fluorescent ballast work in a DC V supply?
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How does frequency affect amplitude?

we use dc supply for amplifcation and dc have no frequincy. we amplify just signal curent or signal voltage.


What are the Differences between tesla and Edison?

Edison advocated DC supply and Tesla AC, so Tesla was right in this respect


What supplies the energy to split Water?

You can use batteries supply DC electricity to split water to O2 and H2. Alternatively, you could use Transformerto transform AC electricity to DC current and split water.


AC or DC supply is given to a bulb which gives more illumination?

In AC supply, the RMS current is the effective current for power used in a resistive circuit. This is defined as the square root of the mean value of the square of the current, taken over a whole cycle. The RMS current dissipates power at the same rate as a DC current of the same value. A light bulb of course gives out light dependent on the current through the filament. So if the RMS current and the DC current are the same value, the light produced will be equal. With AC supply, the RMS value of current and volts is 1/(square root of 2) x the peak value, so peak value = 1.414 x RMS value. If you supplied DC at volts and current equal to the peak AC value, the power given to the light bulb would clearly be greater. Therefore to answer your question you have to specify what relative values your AC and DC supplies have.


What type of current is used in homes?

Both ac and dc current are used in our homes. But only low frequency (50 or 60 Hz) ac current is furnished by the power company. Electrical devices in our homes that require dc current usually have built in ac to dc rectifiers. we get electricity into home from main power supply as AC current.according to our electrinic devices select what type of current is suitable for it.for example,Ac power supply used to Tetevision,computers etc.Inside the devices,AC current convert into DC current.

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Can we use a fluorescent lamp in DC?

Yes, fluorescent lamps may be powered by DC but they need a DC lamp controller instead of an AC ballast and starter. The DC lamp controller is more complex. I have a 12V lantern with fluorescent lamp tubes.


Can we use fluorescent lamp in dc?

Yes, fluorescent lamps may be powered by DC but they need a DC lamp controller instead of an AC ballast and starter. The DC lamp controller is more complex. I have a 12V lantern with fluorescent lamp tubes.


What changes are to be made for a fluorescent lamp circuit to work if ac supply is replaced by dc?

A fluorescent light fixture is designed to operate on an AC voltage supply. To have the fixture operate off of a DC supply a power inverter would have to be installed. The power inverter would then change the DC to AC for the fixture to operate. These power inverters are reasonably priced these days and can be bought at most DIY stores.


What type of fluorescent lamp is commonly used in an exterior sign?

A high output lamp with a dc recessed base connected to a high output -10 degree ballast. Anything else will not work properly in cold weather.


If AC is replaced by DC in a fluorescent lamp circuit will the circuit work?

No.


Does tube light work with ac or dc?

Fluorescent lights work just fine on DC voltage, BUT one needs a current limited power source to stabilize the circuit against the negative resistance of the gas discharge. This can be done with either a resistor or an electronic circuit. The resistor solution is too lossy because excess voltage from the dc csupply has to be converted to heat across the resistor. Electronic switching supplies could supply a fluorescent light with a dc voltage and current without the losses. But that's technological overkill and most circuits still supply AC.


Do transformers work on DC supply?

No, unless you have a pulsating DC


How does auto transformer work with DC supply?

Transformers don't work with DC supplies - they only work on AC.


Why dc source is used for dc supply?

it is only work on it so that used


Is tube light need dc voltage?

If you mean a Fluorescent tube light then no, you don't need DC. Household Fluorescent light tubes use AC mains electricity. The mains AC is passed through a ballast coil which reduces the current. A ballast coil works best when the AC mains voltage is at least 2 times the Fluorescent tubes working voltage. So, a simple inductor ballast can be used in Europe, where the line voltage is typically 220 to 240 Volts AC, to operate a 4 foot long tube, which operates at 85 to 100 volts, depending upon design. In the US and other places that use 120 Volts AC mains, the ballast is a combination auto transformer (to raise the voltage) and an inductor (the current limiter).


Power factor of dc ballast is 0.8. what will be the power factor same ballast in AC?

Power factor is an AC only term, and has no meaning for DC.


Do pulse transformer is work on dc supply?

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