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Incandescent lamps are nearly pure resistive loads with a power factor of 1

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What light sources emits only a continuous spectrum a. hydrogen gas b. mercury lamp c. sodium lamp d. incandescent lamp e. laser?

d. incandescent lamp


How many lumen in a 25 watt incandescent light bulb?

a 100W incandescent lamp emits 120 candela.lumen is the unit for luminous intensity per steradian ,an lamp emits in all directiontherefore a 16.25watt lamp contains 19.5 lumenAnswerThe lumen is the SI unit for luminous flux -which describes the output power of visible light expressed in photometric units. The ratio of a lamp's output luminous flux to its input power is termed 'efficacy', expressed in lumens per watt. The efficacy for incandescent lamp varies from 5-15 lumens per watt. So the output of a 16.25-W incandescent lamp will be between 80-245 W.


What is the function of a capacitor in a fluorescent light fitting?

A capacitor is used to improve the power factor of the lamp.More detailsTo prevent the lamp from taking too much current a fluorescent lamp has to have a choke, which has magnetic inductance. The inductance has a negative impact on the power factor of the (the ratio between apparent power and real power taken by the lamp) - i.e. the power factor is reduced - so a capacitor is used to compensate for the inductance by improving the power factor so that it is closer to the ideal value of 1.Basically the inductor with the capacitor smooths out the voltage or current.


How do you calclate power factor?

p.f=kW/kV.A


If a incandescent lamp is connected to a 12-v lantern battery if the current flow is 8.5mA how much?

How much what? Power? 102mW (0.102W). How much light? A filament bulb produces 1 to 3 percent of the power input as light if the proper voltage is applied. If the lamp is rated for a higher voltage, it won't get hot enough and the light out will be a lot less.

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What can an incandescent test lamp is used to check?

An incandescent lamp can be used to check continuity of a circuit.


What is the most economical incandescent bulb 10 watts or fluorescent lamp 10 watts and why?

A fluorescent lamp would be more economical than an incandescent bulb of the same wattage because fluorescent lamps are more energy-efficient and have a longer lifespan compared to incandescent bulbs. This means that even though the initial cost of a fluorescent lamp may be higher, it would save you money in the long run due to lower electricity consumption and fewer replacement costs.


What light sources emits only a continuous spectrum a. hydrogen gas b. mercury lamp c. sodium lamp d. incandescent lamp e. laser?

d. incandescent lamp


Why do the readings differ for increasing and decreasing values of the incandescent lamp voltages?

...what readings? current? voltage? power? lux?


Is CO2 emitted by incandescent bulb?

No, carbon dioxide is not emitted by an incandescent lamp.


What is another word for light bulb?

Incandescent lamp


How many lumen in a 25 watt incandescent light bulb?

a 100W incandescent lamp emits 120 candela.lumen is the unit for luminous intensity per steradian ,an lamp emits in all directiontherefore a 16.25watt lamp contains 19.5 lumenAnswerThe lumen is the SI unit for luminous flux -which describes the output power of visible light expressed in photometric units. The ratio of a lamp's output luminous flux to its input power is termed 'efficacy', expressed in lumens per watt. The efficacy for incandescent lamp varies from 5-15 lumens per watt. So the output of a 16.25-W incandescent lamp will be between 80-245 W.


Why was the incandescent lamp not used in homes?

The incandescent lamps are very frequently used in all the buildings !


A PS30 incandescent lamp has an overall maximum diameter of?

A PS30 incandescent lamp typically has an overall maximum diameter of around 3.75 inches.


Who was rewarded for his patent incandescent lamp?

Alexander Lodygin


What was the first name of the light bulb?

The Incandescent Lamp


Why is an incandescent lamp cool to the touch when it gives off heat?

An incandescent lamp is not cool to the touch unless it is an extremely low wattage. Heat given off by incandescent lamps is one of the drawbacks of the lamp. Total overall efficiency is reduced by the wasted heat.