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The short answer is: NOFirstly it should be understood that "Full-Spectrum" is a purely marketing term. There is no independent standard for "Full-Spectrum" lighting.

That said "Full Spectrum" is generally interpreted as: Having the same balance of wavelengths of visible light as natural daylight for the stated colour temperature. Just because a light bulb is rated at 5000 kelvin, it does NOT mean it produces the necessary uniform distribution of wavelengths (Spectral Power Distribution) to meet this specification. In fact the vast majority of light bulbs do not.

If the end users application is reliant on accurate rendering of coloured objects, there is an objective independent standard known as Colour Rendering Index or CRI. CRI is a rating from 0 to 100 and the closer to 100 a light is rated the more accurately colours are represented.

You can read about CRI at the International Commission on Illumination (CIE):

.cie.co.at/index.php/index.php?i_ca_id=303

Also check out the non-profit Lighting Research Center at the following links:

.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/NLPIP/lightingAnswers/fullSpectrum/comparisons.asp

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.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/nlpip/lightingAnswers/fullSpectrum/abstract.asp

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Can someone help with Light color and plant growth?

Yes 5000 kelvin and 6500 kelvin are used for plant growth these are sometimes called daylight bulbs 3000 to 3500 kelvin are used or flowering...dsolcal57@juno.com...I can get this stuff for real


Is far is 5000 meters in miles?

5000 meters = Just over three miles (3.10685596 miles).


5000 mAh how many hours?

There are 5 ampere hours in 5000 mAh


HOW MANY KM IS 5000 NAUTICAL MILES?

9260 km are there in 5000 nautical miles.


What do scientist use to study shifts in wavelengths of light?

A spectroscope behaves in a similar manner to that of a prism.Except that instead of the light passing through a prism, it is reflected from a special surface called an optical grating. Or a diffraction grating.A diffraction grating has a multitude of fine lines drawn across it to produce a saw-tooth pattern. One face of the saw tooth pattern is silvered so it reflects light.(This is the pattern you see on one side of a CD.)The lines may be as finely spaced 5000 lines/mm.These reflection gratings (there can be transmission ones as well ) split the light beam into all its component colours.So if the light from a remote star (well they are mostly remote aren't they?) can be split up by the grating, and analysed for the spectral lines of particular elements. Beats travelling there!The 'rainbow' pattern you see on a CD will show this effect for similar reasons.If you angle the light from a fluorescent light on your CD, you'll find that it is NOT a continuous rainbow spectrum. It will have a green area, and a red area, etc, but with fairly sharp boundaries between the colours.These are the colours given off by the phosphors in the tube. If you try a tube with a different colour, you'll see a different pattern. And if you try some different CDs, you'll also see different patterns.

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What are the best candelabra bulbs for daylight lighting?

The best candelabra bulbs for daylight lighting are LED bulbs with a color temperature of around 5000-6500 Kelvin. These bulbs provide a bright, white light that closely resembles natural daylight, making them ideal for tasks that require good visibility and color accuracy.


What are the best options for blue LED light bulbs for outdoor use?

The best options for blue LED light bulbs for outdoor use are those that are weatherproof, energy-efficient, and have a high lumen output. Look for bulbs with a color temperature of around 5000-6500 Kelvin for a bright and vibrant blue light. Brands like Philips, Sylvania, and GE offer reliable options for outdoor blue LED light bulbs.


Can someone help with Light color and plant growth?

Yes 5000 kelvin and 6500 kelvin are used for plant growth these are sometimes called daylight bulbs 3000 to 3500 kelvin are used or flowering...dsolcal57@juno.com...I can get this stuff for real


What is the difference between 5000 K white point and 9300 K?

The Wikipedia article on Color Temperature in the related link below, has some good information. The numbers refer to the temperature (in Kelvin) of a black body radiator (see the article) which radiates an equivalent color.Temperatures 5000 Kelvin and below will have a yellow-white hue and go to reddish (sometimes referred to as 'warm white'). Above 5000 K will have a blueish white hue (sometimes called cool-white). This may be seen in specifications for light bulbs or colors hue on a color printer or copier.


Why are some super giants blue?

The blue colour is due to the high temperature, which can be anything between 10,000 Kelvin to 50,000 Kelvin (compared to around 5000 K for our own `yellow` star). These stars emit most of their energy in the blue end of the spectrum, the higher energy wavelengths.


The center of the earth can reach 5000 of these?

At a guess 5,000 degree Kelvin.


What is the kelvin number for daylight?

Daylight typically has a color temperature ranging from 5000 to 6500 Kelvin, with midday sunlight around 5500K.


How can I find indoor lights that mimic sunlight for my home?

To find indoor lights that mimic sunlight for your home, look for full spectrum LED lights or daylight bulbs with a color temperature of 5000-6500 Kelvin. These lights will provide a natural, sunlight-like glow that can help improve mood and productivity indoors. You can find these lights at home improvement stores or online retailers specializing in lighting products.


What is cool light?

The light which comes from Florescent tubes is called COOL LIGHT. Another example is L.E.D. lights as well. The light other than Halogen Lights is cool because Halogen Light is warm light.


What are three sources of white light?

Red, Blue and Green given out the white light for human species. Human is "Trichromacy". It means we have 3 type of receptors response to red, blue and green light. Only 3 colours responses at different degree translated by out brain to see whole spectrum of light as it is. For a true white light, it is the black body radiation of temperature 5000 - 6000 K and complete range of spectrum according to that temperature.


What is the surface temperature of a red giant?

The surface temperature of a red giant is, at most, 5000 Kelvin.


What is better a 4000 kelvin light or 5000 kelvin?

5000