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Agapito Flores was a Filipino who invented the first FLUORESCENT light bulb. Edward E. Hammer invented the compact fluorescent light bulb only. He did not invent alternating current.
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In the Philippines it is traditional to believe that the fluorescent lamp was invented by Benigno Flores from Cepoc, Cebu City, Philippines. The idea is that the lamp was named after Flores but this is untrue, as is discussed in the First Related Link shown below this answer.
The scientific discoveries and technical developments leading up to the first practical fluorescent lamp occurred over a period of decades in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
As a result, it is difficult to name a single inventor but, if patents mean anything, we could suggest Peter Cooper Hewitt.
Some of those who contributed (in no particular order):
- George Gabriel Stokes
- Heinrich Geissler
- William Crookes
- Daniel McFarlan Moore
- Peter Cooper Hewitt, patented (U.S. patent 889,692) the first Mercury vapor lamp in 1901.
- Edmund Germer
- George Inman
- Richard Thayer.
There is a useful reference on this topic in the Second Related Link shown below this answer.
For more information see the Related Links and the answers to the Related Questions, which are all shown below.
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The current flowing in a normal household lighting electric bulb is AC. DC systems are just a fraction of 1% in ordinary household systems.The current flowing in a flashlight bulb is Direct Current (DC) if the flashlight runs on batteries.
What is a graphical representation of alternating current?
The symbol for alternating current is: ~
What is Alternating current is measured in?
Alternating Current is measured in Amperes.
Does current direction matter when lighting a light bulb?
No. In fact, if the light bulb is powered by alternating current (AC), as almost allhousehold lights are, then the current is changingdirection 100 or 120 times asecond anyway.
What is alternating current normally produced by?
Alternating current is normally produced by rotating the magnet in the coil of an induced alternating voltage. When connected to a circuit, an alternating current will flow.
Who was the inventor of fluorescent lamps and alternating current?
Nicola Tesla invented AC for George Westinghouse. Don't know about the fluorescent lighting, but I prefer Tesla's alternating current and Thomas Edison's incandescent light bulb.
Who invented the fluorescent lamp and alternating current?
reynold harina
Did Nikola Tesla invented ac current?
During his lifetime, Tesla invented fluorescent lighting, the Tesla induction motor, the Tesla coil, and developed the alternating current (AC) electrical supply system that included a motor and transformer, and 3-phase electricity.
Who is the inventor of the fluorescent light and alternating current?
Nikola Tesla.
Is lighting considered alternating or direct current?
DC
Who invented a Motor with alternating current?
Tesla.
Is home lighting AC or DC?
Electricity supply services for lighting and other electrial appliances used in homes are alternating current (ac).
What has the author K Y Tang written?
K. Y. Tang has written: 'A method of predicting illumination from light courts' -- subject(s): Lighting 'Alternating-current circuits' -- subject(s): Alternating Electric currents, Alternating current, Electric circuits
Is a house direct or alternating current?
The current flowing in a normal household lighting electric bulb is AC. DC systems are just a fraction of 1% in ordinary household systems.The current flowing in a flashlight bulb is Direct Current (DC) if the flashlight runs on batteries.
What is current that keeps changing direction?
AC, or alternating current.AC, or alternating current.AC, or alternating current.AC, or alternating current.
What did Nikola Tesla do for us?
Tesla invented the alternating current. He tried to provide free electricity.
What is alternating current machine?
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