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Q: What is the purpose of the incandescent light bulb?
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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.


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 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.


Was the light bulb invented in accident or in purpose?

The incandescent light bulb as we know it was invented by Thomas Edison. It was invented deliberately and after much trial and error by a very large number of people.


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.


Who developed the incandescent light bulb?

Thomas Edison


What was the first name of the light bulb?

The Incandescent Lamp