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In an incandescent light bulb, a positive and negative (or neutral wire) are connected by a tungsten filament in a vacuum. An electrical current passes through the thin filament, heating it very hot and causing it to glow. Eventually, after repeated use, the tungsten filament gets quite thin and eventually breaks, which is what happens when the light bulb burns out! Also, if the filament is exposed to oxygen while the current is flowing, the filament will break melts.
TIP: DON'T USE INCANDESCENT LIGHT BULBS... SWITCH TO ENERGY-SAVING COMPACT FLUORESCENTS!!!!
Actually most incandescent light bulbs have argon and nitrogen inside them. Early lightbulbs were vacuums.
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What is the wire inside a light bulb called?
The wire inside a light bulb is called a filament. It is typically made of tungsten and emits light when an electric current passes through it, heating it up to produce light.
What is the swirly light bulb called?
The swirly light bulb is called a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL). It is a type of energy-efficient light bulb that produces light by using electricity to excite the gas inside the bulb to create illumination.
What do you here when you shake a light bulb?
If you hear rattling when you shake a light bulb, it could mean that the filament inside the bulb is broken. This can cause the bulb to not work properly or to flicker. It's best to replace the bulb to ensure proper function and safety.
What type of light bulb converts ultraviolet waves into visible light?
A fluorescent light bulb converts ultraviolet waves into visible light using a phosphor coating inside the bulb. When the UV light hits the phosphor coating, it emits visible light.
Which state of matter forms when a fluorescent light bulb is turned on?
A fluorescent light bulb produces light by exciting the gas inside it, usually mercury vapor or neon. The excited gas atoms emit ultraviolet light, which stimulates a phosphor coating on the inside of the bulb to produce visible light. So, when a fluorescent light bulb is turned on, it emits light through a process involving excited gas and phosphor.
How does a light bulb lighting up work?
When electricity flows through the filament inside a light bulb, it heats up and produces light. This process is called incandescence.
Is a light bulb evacuated?
Yes, the inside of a light bulb is a partial vacuum.
What happens when a light bulb burns out?
When a light bulb burns out, it means that the filament inside the bulb has broken or worn out, disrupting the flow of electricity and causing the bulb to stop producing light. The bulb will no longer work until the filament is replaced.
If your brake lights work but not the tail lights and its not the fuse?
Have you checked your bulbs ? The tail light / brake light bulb has 2 wires inside it In my case I have had to change each bulb because the brake light portion did not work but the tail light portion of the bulb did ( I'm assuming that your front park lights are working )
Why did people think the light bulb was not going to work?
People initially thought the light bulb wouldn't work because they believed the wire filaments would burn out quickly, the vacuum inside the bulb would not be maintained, and that electricity would be too expensive to produce light.
How does fruit make a light bulb work?
The citric acid inside in a fruit could make it work. Fruits that is part of the citrus family has a contains a citric acid. For example a lemon, it could make a light bulb work. :)
Why doesn't a bulb work when the filament inside it is broken?
A bulb doesn't work when the filament inside is broken because the filament is the component that allows electric current to flow through the bulb. When the filament breaks, it creates an open circuit, preventing electricity from completing the path and reaching the light-emitting part of the bulb. Without the flow of current, the bulb cannot produce light.
What did Einstein do 100 times to get it to work?
To build the light bulb.
Why does a fluorscent light not work in the cold?
fluorescent bulbs have mercury in them. There are heaters at the ends of the bulb that vaporizes the mercury to allow the light to be produced ( the fluorescence on the inside of the bulb is what actually glows). If the bulb is cold you do not get the ionization of the mercury to cause the fluorescent powder inside the bulb to glow, or it just glows a small amount.
On when the flashers work the back blinks real fast and the inside light doesn't come on?
Replace the bulb on the one that doesn't work.
What is the resistor inside a light bulb called?
the wire in your light bulb is a resistor :)
Does a light bulb involve a wedge?
No, a light bulb does not involve a wedge. A light bulb typically consists of a glass bulb with a filament inside that emits light when electricity passes through it.
