answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer
NopeNo, potential energy would be, for instance, a spring that is compressed. It could cause motion if released. It is stored energy. The light bulb uses electrical energy, which it converts to light and heat energy.

potential energy is like when you wind up a torch or a radio

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Is potential energy what a light bulb uses?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

Is potential energy what a light uses?

NopeNo, potential energy would be, for instance, a spring that is compressed. It could cause motion if released. It is stored energy. The light bulb uses electrical energy, which it converts to light and heat energy. potential energy is like when you wind up a torch or a radio


When energy runs through a light bulb what kind of energy does the light bulb produce?

A light bulb uses electrical energy, and produces light, as well as heat.


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.


Non-living thing that uses energy?

A light bulb uses energy. It uses electricity.


What does an energy saving light bulb do?

It uses less energy to produce the same amount of illumination as a standard light bulb


Is a light bulb an energy source?

No.it uses energy sources (electrical energy to light up


What is a word that means a light bulb that uses more energy than a fluorescent light bulb?

incandescent


Is a bulb a light source?

No.it uses energy sources (electrical energy to light up


Is a light bulb a source?

No.it uses energy sources (electrical energy to light up


What kind of energy lights a light bulb?

A light bulb is not energy, but is a device that uses electrical energy to create electromagnetic energy in the form (in part) of visible light and heat.


What uses more electricity a lit light bulb or an empty socket of the same rating switched on?

When the bulb is lit it uses energy. When there is no bulb, no energy is used even if it is switched on.


Does a light bulb convert light in to chemical energy?

No a light bulb does not use chemical energy. Even though it uses the chemical mercury to create light. Hope this helps =)