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Current passes through the filament of the bulb causing it to heat up. When it heats up, it becomes so hot it incandesces. That means it radiates light. When the filament is white hot, it radiates light across much of the visible spectrum.
Incandescent lights also waste a lot of energy which comes out as heat.
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What is the impact of the incandescent light bulb?
It enabled people to work longer hours
What is the name for a regular light bulb?
incandescent
Does a 25 watt light bulb draw more current than a 60 watt light bulb?
No, a higher wattage INCANDESCENT light bulb uses more current than a lower wattage INCANDESCENT light bulb. Some CF and LED bulbs are rated by the amount of light that an incandescent bulb would produce, but they are also rated by the wattage that they use.
What is the resistor in an incandescent light bulb called?
It is the filament.
Is the light from an incandescent lamp monochromatic?
No, an incandescent bulb i.e. a bulb that emits light by the generation of heat, emits white light and is therefore not monochromatic. For a source to be monochromatic, the light emitted must be of a single wavelength.
What is the impact of the incandescent light bulb?
It enabled people to work longer hours
What is incandescent light bulb?
An incandescent light bulb, incandescent lamp or incandescent light globe is an electric light which produces light with a wire filament heated to a high temperature by an electric current passing through it, until it glows.
Which light bulb produces the most light?
Incandescent
What did Thomas Edison name the light bulb?
He named his invention the Incandescent Lamp, But it's commonly referred to today as the Incandescent Light Bulb.
Who was the light bulb made by?
The incandescent electric light bulb was invented by Thomas A. Edison.
What is the name for a regular light bulb?
incandescent
What type of light is a light bulb that uses a filament?
A light bulb that uses a filament is also known as an incandescent light bulb.
What is the typical lifespan of an incandescent light bulb?
The typical lifespan of an incandescent light bulb is 2000 hours. This lifespan will be shortened by the increase of its off and on operations.
Does a 25 watt light bulb draw more current than a 60 watt light bulb?
No, a higher wattage INCANDESCENT light bulb uses more current than a lower wattage INCANDESCENT light bulb. Some CF and LED bulbs are rated by the amount of light that an incandescent bulb would produce, but they are also rated by the wattage that they use.
Does an incandescent bulb and a light stick use the same form of energy to create light?
No. The incandescent bulb uses electrical energy and the light stick uses chemical energy.
When was the incandescent light bulb invented?
it was invented in 1880
What was the first name of the light bulb?
The Incandescent Lamp
