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Why does a non energy saving light bulb give off more heat than an energy saving light bulb?
Any of the wasted energy that is not converted to light will be converted to heat.Any of the wasted energy that is not converted to light will be converted to heat.Any of the wasted energy that is not converted to light will be converted to heat.Any of the wasted energy that is not converted to light will be converted to heat.
Is there wasted electricity when you turn off a ballast controlled flourecent light?
No, when it's off it's off. A very small and insignificant amount is wasted when you turn the light on.
What happens to the energy wasted by the light bulb?
The wasted energy by a light bulb is primarily given off as heat. This heat is dispersed into the surrounding environment, contributing to the overall temperature of the room.
What type of energy is wasted when energy is converted?
thermal, light and sound
What is solar energy about?
It is renewable It uses wasted heat and light energy
What are the ways in which energy gets wasted or used in excess?
by leaving the light on.
What energy is wasted in light bulbs?
Some of the electrical energy is given off as heat not visible light.
What is the job of a Light Emitting Diode LED?
Produce light efficiently (i.e. with little energy wasted as heat).
What is good about solar energy?
It is renewable It uses wasted heat and light energy
How much gas is wasted at a red light?
The amount of gas wasted at a red light varies depending on factors such as the duration of the red light, the size of the engine, and whether the driver keeps the engine running. On average, idling at a red light can waste between 0.03 to 0.06 gallons of gas per minute.
Is heat energy produced with the light energy in a torch?
Yes. The heat and light energy in a torch are separate. From the total energy input to the torch (chemical energy from batteries), Some is useful (the light energy) and some is wasted. (heat/thermal energy) The more efficient an appliance is ,the less energy out of the input energy is wasted. For example, an appliance may be 70% efficient. If it is supplied with 100J (joules) of energy, 70J will be useful and 30J will be wasted. Along with light energy, heat energy is also produced by a torch and is wasted. Heat energy is the most common form of wasted energy in appliances. Other appliances will waste energy in the form of heat, though it may not always be obvious.
What wasted energy is transferred from the bulb to its surroundings?
Wasted energy in the form of heat is transferred from the bulb to its surroundings. This is because light bulbs are not 100% efficient at converting electrical energy into light energy, so some energy is lost as heat during the process.
