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10 man-made sources of light?

1. Incandescent light bulb 2. Halogen light bulb 3. Compact fluorescent light bulb 4. Light emitting diode (LED) 5. Mercury vapor light bulb 6. Neon light 7. High intensity discharge lamps 8. Carbon arc lamp 9. laser 10. kerosene lamp


What is a 6500K fluorescent bulb?

It's a bulb with more blue light in it, to better match the light that natural sunlight emits.


How many types of light bulbs are there?

352 There are six different types of light bulbs invented as of December 27, 2012. They include the incandescent light bulb, the halogen light bulb, the fluorescent light bulb, the high-density discharge lamps, LEDs, and sodium lamps.


What is the difference between incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs?

Incandescent lightbulbs have an electrical circuit that passes through a tungsten wire. As the electricity flows, the tungsten is heated up to a point where it emits light waves. Gases (xenon, I think) help sustain the wire until it breaks. This is when the light stops and needs to be replaced. (the tungsten also emits heat when lit) Incandescent lights have the full spectrum of colors. Fluorescent bulbs are filled with a gas and a bit of mercury. Electricity gives the ions in the gas energy, which is released in the form of light. This method sustains the bulb far longer than an incandescent lightbulb. Fluorescents release much less heat, making them more energy efficient. However, the spectrum of the fluorescent bulb is missing a few colors of the spectrum, which makes the spectrum look cool and incredibly weird.A fluorescent lamp or fluorescent tube is a gas-discharge lamp that uses electricity to excite mercury vapor. The excited mercury atoms produce short-wave ultraviolet light that then causes a phosphor coating on the inside of the bulb to fluoresce (glow), producing visible light.


What are the benefits of using fluorescent bulbs?

Fluorescent light bulbs have been shown to use one quarter less energy than a typical incandescent light bulb and they last longer. You will save money on utility bills (despite the initial cost) and will help save the environment by using bulbs which last longer.

Related Questions

Will a fluorescent light bulb burn brighter than an incandescent one?

Fluorescent light bulbs are typically more energy-efficient and produce more light for the same amount of power compared to incandescent bulbs. So, a fluorescent light bulb may appear brighter than an incandescent bulb with the same power rating.


What is a word that means a light bulb that uses more energy than a fluorescent light bulb?

incandescent


Which bulb last longer an incandescent light bulb or Compact fluorescent lights?

compact floresent


How efficient is a fluorescent bulb that emits the same amount of light as a 100w incandescent bulb?

It is about 5 times more efficient than the incandescent bulb, in other words for the same light a fluorescent uses one fifth the electric power.


What watt fluorescent bulb can you use to replace a 60watt incandescent bulb?

fluorescents are about 5x as efficientso a 12W will give about as much light


Which bulb lasts longer an incandescent light bulb or a compact fluorescent light bulb?

A regular incandescent bulb uses a lot more energy than a compact fluorescent to produce the same amount of light. Most energy used by an incandescent bulb is wasted as heat which does not give off visible light. Incandescent bulbs are cheaper to buy, but they have shorter lifetimes than other alternatives.


What are the differences between an incandescent bulb and a fluorescent bulb in terms of energy efficiency and lifespan?

An incandescent bulb is less energy efficient than a fluorescent bulb because it produces more heat than light, wasting energy. Fluorescent bulbs are more energy efficient as they produce less heat and more light. Additionally, fluorescent bulbs have a longer lifespan than incandescent bulbs, lasting up to 10 times longer.


How many 75 watt fluorescent bulbs are needed to give as much light as a 75 watt incandescent bulb?

A 15-watt fluorescent should produce about as much light as a 75-watt incandescent.


What advantages do fluorescent tubes have over incandescent bulbs?

Fluorescent tubes last longer and supply more light per watt of energy consumed than an incandescent bulb.


What are the differences between a fluorescent light bulb and an incandescent light bulb?

Fluorescent light bulbs use gas and phosphor coating to produce light, while incandescent light bulbs use a filament that heats up to produce light. Fluorescent bulbs are more energy-efficient and last longer than incandescent bulbs, but they may have a flickering effect and contain small amounts of mercury. Incandescent bulbs are cheaper upfront but have a shorter lifespan and are less energy-efficient.


What are the benefits of using a fluorescent light bulb compared to a traditional incandescent light bulb?

Fluorescent light bulbs are more energy-efficient and last longer than traditional incandescent light bulbs. They also produce less heat and can save you money on your electricity bill in the long run.


What size fluorescent bulb replaces a 60 watt incandescent bulb?

A 13-15 watt compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) or a 9-11 watt LED bulb is roughly equivalent to a 60 watt incandescent bulb in terms of light output.