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regular light bulbs have certain elements in them, that when electrified, emit radiation in the infrared. this is why regular bulbs get hot. when we turn on the light we need light, not heat. that's why these are wasteful. they're producing all this stuff we don't need.

CFL bulbs have elements that when electrified, emit mainly visible light, what we need. also why they tend to remain cool to the touch.

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