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A filament is part of a bulb.I will give you a full sentence.

"The filament of a bulb is the part that gets hot and produces light"

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How it functions electric lamp?

An electric lamp, also known as a light bulb, functions by using electricity to heat a thin filament inside a glass bulb. As the filament heats up, it produces light. The bulb is filled with an inert gas to prevent the filament from oxidizing and burning out quickly. When the electricity flows through the filament, it causes the electrons to jump and emit photons, creating light.


You are using a bulb whose filament is broken will the bulb glow when connected to battery give reason?

No, the bulb will not glow when connected to a battery if the filament is broken. The filament is the part of the bulb that heats up and produces light when electricity passes through it. If the filament is broken, there is no path for the electricity to flow through and generate light.


I am trying to make a simple balloon detonator using an rf remote but the instruction states i need small gauge filament what is this?

A small gauge filament is a thin wire with a high melting point, just like the filament in light bulbs. That filament will heat up when electricity will pass through it. If you have enough battery power, I would suggest using a piece if pencil lead.


How does electric lamp function using electricity?

You plug it in and it lights up. Current flowing in the filament makes it white hot, and it emits light.


How does the electric lamp function using electricity?

An electric lamp works by passing an electric current through a filament inside the bulb, which heats up and produces light as a result of its high temperature. The filament is typically made of tungsten due to its high melting point. The light emitted is a result of the filament glowing white-hot when electricity flows through it.


How do you make a light bulb work without electricity?

No power is used. The lamp in the light fixture is the load of the circuit. The load resistance is what makes the current flow. When the current flows through the filament's resistance, heat and light are generated. With no lamp in the fixture, the circuit's voltage potential is still at the socket contact points and if touched could cause you a shock. This is a good reason to shut the fixture off at the switch when removing the burnt out bulb and replacing it with a new one.


If a light bulb is burned out and the switch is on are you still using electricity?

A standard filament bulb works on the principle that it gets hot and glows when a current is passed through it. If the filament has burned out (blown) it is open circuit and no current can flow. Therefore you are not using any electricity even if the switch is still on It may still use power if it is a lighted switch. Find a licensed electrician at www.contraxtor.com


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What are the best techniques for using PLA filament with a 3D pen?

The best techniques for using PLA filament with a 3D pen include adjusting the temperature settings to match the filament, maintaining a steady hand while drawing, and practicing with different speeds to control the flow of the filament. Additionally, it is important to properly load and unload the filament to prevent clogs and ensure smooth printing.


Why is it the bulb which are about to get busted do so only after lightning for a while after turning the power on?

The tricky part of getting a traditional light bulb to work is to keep the wire filament intact. Removing the air, more specifically the oxygen in the air, helps to keep the wire filament from burning-out too quickly. Using an inert gas inside the bulb can also help. Typically, if oxygen gets into the bulb, it will not have a noticeable effect until electricity is passed through the wire filament, when you turn it on. When this scenario occurs, the wire filament heats up to a very high temperature with then reacts to the oxygen that entered the light bulb. This typically results in the wire filament vaporizing, sometimes with glowing embers.