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Yes it can. If a light bulb breaks, the exposed filament will burn out within a couple of seconds and can ignite something with the spark when the filament breaks. Special bulbs can be made for explosive environments to minimize the risk of ignition, such as lighting at a refueling station.
A light bulb can also be in close proximity to a combustible substance when it is operating and can cause a fire by making the combustible substance too hot. Florescent lights are less likely to cause fires because they run cooler and are safer in hazardous environments where a conventional light bulb would not be good.
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No. The filament will burn out in milliseconds not seconds and not enough time to ignite anything in a normal atmosphere. Special bulbs are not made for explosive environments it is the fixture that the bulb goes into that have the explosion proof rating. Fluorescent lamps in hazardous environments again are protected by the fixture that they are installed into.
If the light bulb breaks the filament will be exposed to oxygen in the air and burn itself open. It is when the light bulb is in close proximity to a combustible substance when it is operating, that a fire hazard becomes a reality.
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Can a 120V light bulb work in a 250V socket?
No, a 120V light bulb should not be used in a 250V socket. The bulb is designed to operate at a lower voltage, and connecting it to a higher voltage source can lead to overheating, damage, and potentially cause the bulb to burn out or even create a fire hazard. Always use bulbs that match the voltage rating of the socket to ensure safety and proper functioning.
What is the input or output of the light bulb?
Input to light bulb is Electricity and output is light.
When and where did Thomas Jefferson invent the light-bulb?
Thomas Jefferson did not invent the light bulb. The light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison in 1879 in New Jersey.
Labled diagram of Thomas Edison light bulb?
the light bulb by Thomas Edison
Will a 12 volt light plug into a standard wall outlet?
No, it will cause the bulb to blow. A 12 volt light is DC voltage and your home outlet is AC voltage.
What happens if a light bulb gets wet?
If a light bulb gets wet, it can short circuit and potentially cause a fire or electrical shock. It is important to ensure that light bulbs are kept dry and not exposed to water to prevent any safety hazards.
How did the electric light bulb benefited consumers?
it helped by not having to light a fire.
Why will your stop light not turn on?
most common cause is a burned out light bulb, if not the bulb,check fuses and stop light switch
How do you make a light bulb in little alchemy?
Light and glass. Light: electricity (Energy + Metal) Energy: Fire + Air Metal: Fire + Stone Stone: Air + Lava Lava: Earth + Fire Glass: Fire + Sand Sand: Stone + Air Your welcome :)
What is the cause of non'working headlights?
burned out light bulb
Can you use a 71 watt bulb in a 60 watt fixture?
Light fittings should not be overloaded electrically because overheating can cause a fire. Alternatively you could use a 20 watt low-energy bulb.
What happens when a particle goes through a light bulb?
When a particle passes through a light bulb, it interacts with the atoms in the filament of the bulb. This interaction can cause the particle to lose energy, which results in the emission of light. The emitted light is what we perceive as the light produced by the light bulb.
How old is the light bulb?
The "The Centennial Light" 4 watt light bulb which was first lit in 1901 and is still in use today at a fire station in Livermore, California.
Will a missing brake light bulb cause no taillights to come on?
no
How does a fire fly look?
small , it has a small light like bulb in the butt
What cause a light bulb to fuse?
Light bulb fuses when the filament inside gets overheated due to excess load, and melts, causing it to break.
What is a glass support in a light bulb?
A glass support in a light bulb is a component that holds the filament in place within the bulb. It helps to stabilize the filament and prevent it from moving around or touching the bulb's glass, which could cause the bulb to fail.
