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Why are fluorescent lamps brighter than filament light bulbs?
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What are the uses for argon?
fills light bulbs and incandescent lamps to protect the filament
Which light bulb uses more energy?
Incandescent and halogen light bulbs use more energy than compact fluorescent lights and LED lights. Fluorescent lamps with magnetic ballasts use more energy than fluorescent lamps with electronic ballasts.
What happens to the brightness of the lights when you decrease the number of light bulbs in a circuit?
The brightness of the lights may or may not change depending on the circuit in which they are wired. In a series circuit, all the bulbs (called lamps) will experience the same current flow. The same amount of current will be flowing through each one, and each one will be dropping some amount of voltage. If we remove some of the lamps and reconnect the circuit, the lamps will glow brighter because there is less total resistance in the circuit. The remaining lamps will end up dropping more voltage, and will glow brighter. In a parallel circuit, removing bulbs (or adding them) will not affect the operation of the other lamps in the circuit (providing the voltage source is adequate). We know that each of the lights in a household circuit is wired in parallel, and turning one or more on or off won't affect the operation (the brightness) of any other light that is on.
Why are filament bulbs being replaced by low energy bulbs?
For comparable lumens you pay less for energy efficient bulbs. For example, a typical 75 watt incandescent bulb provides about 850 lumens. The same light from an LED bulb would only consume about 12 watts. So even though the LED costs more to buy, it costs only about 16% of the cost of a comparable incandescent to operate.
Do two light bulbs in a series circuit have the same brightness?
yes but they will each be less bright then if there was only one light bulb in the circuitAnswerIt depends on their power ratings. If they are different, then the lamp with the lower power rating will be the brighter. The reason for this is that lower power lamps have a greater resistance than higher power lamps and, so, a greater voltage drop appears across the lower power lamp, making them brighter.
What products are made by the electric lamp bulbs and tubes industry?
Important products of this industry include incandescent filament lamps, vapor and fluorescent lamps, photoflash and photoflood lamps, and electrotherapeutic lamp units for ultraviolet and infrared radiation.
What is the name of those swirly light bulbs?
They are known as CFL bulbs. It stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps.
What are the uses for argon?
fills light bulbs and incandescent lamps to protect the filament
What is the plural for lamp?
The plural for lamp is lamps.
How many fluorescent bulbs would you need to replace all the incandescent bulbs currently in use?
not all incandescent lamps (bulbs) can be replaced by fluorescent lamps because there are some applications where there is no acceptable or equivalent fluorescent lamp. In some cases, other technologies may be useful--HID or LED lamps. There are some applications where the incandescent source, especially the tungsten-halogen type, still rules.
Are fluorescent bulbs OK for regular lamps?
yes fluorescent light bulbs are okay but be sure to read the package to make sure you have the right size and color temperature for your needs.
What do we use argon for everyday life?
used as filling for fluorescent lamps, electric light bulbs, incandescent lamps and for vacuum tube.
What are some Sources of light energy?
The Sun, Stars, Light Bulbs, Fires, Fluorescent Lamps
Are there energy efficient table lamps?
Energy efficient table lamps are available in many online shops such as LampPlus and YLighting. Lamps can even be made energy efficient by changing the light bulbs to fluorescent spiral bulbs.
What elements are used in light bulbs?
Any noble gas except helium, or beryllium used in WWII is now dangerous or tungsten, copper, zinc, nickel, fluorine, mercury, titanium, and carbon Tungsten Filament is used in Incandescent Lamps and Fluorescent Lamps Tungsten and Argon are used in incandescent light bulbs. Tungsten (chemical symbol 'W', 74)
How do fluorescent light bulbs help the environment?
Fluorescent lights help the environment by conserving energy and being more efficient.Traditional bulbs produce about 15 lumens per watt, while fluorescent bulbs produce between 50 to 100 lumens per watt. This makes fluorescents bulbs five or six times more efficient than traditional bulbs.Also, the concepts behind the two bulbs are different. Traditional, or incandescent bulbs create heat in order to create light, which wastes a lot of energy. Fluorescent bulbs use a gas containing argon and mercury vapor that creates ultraviolet photons.This helps the environment by not wasting resources.Alternative AnswerFluorescent lamps might lower your electricity bill, but they use more energy and resources to manufacture, compared with incandescent lamps. They also contain mercury and other toxins. So fluorescent lamps probably do more damage to the environment than incandescent lamps. So, if you want to save on your energy bills, use fluorescent lamps; if you want to protect the environment, then use incandescent lamps.
Why are fluorescent lamps classified as hazardous waste?
Fluorescent lamps or light bulbs contain various amounts of mercury in them. When they are thrown away they are eventually broken and the mercury can leak out. That makes them hazardous to people, animals, and the environment.
