What are the different types of ceiling light fixtures?

Answer 1

Most fluorescent lights are linear in shape, but some are u shaped, and others (the compact fluorescents) are bent into various other shapes. Fluorescent lights come in a variety of lengths, a variety of voltage, a variety of light colors (all are more or less white, but the white can be tinged with varying degrees of other colors), a variety of tube diameter, differing quantities of Mercury, a variety of brightness, a variety of socket types (some have one pin on each end, some have two, and the compact fluorescents are designed to screw into a socet the same way an incandescent bulb does). All these differences come in various combinations, so that there are literally thousands of different types of fluorescent lights.

Answer 2

Lamps come in many shapes, sizes, & methods of light production. These types include oil/kerosene lamps, & electric lamps (arc, fluorescent, incandescent, gas-discharge, & diodes).

Answer 3

Ceiling light fixtures come in several types: pot lights, which are mounted above the surface of the ceiling. Track lighting is typically hung down from the ceiling. Ceiling fans typically have lights built-in as well. Flush mount lighting refers to fixtures that are mounted right on the surface of the ceiling and do not hang down very far.