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The flexible wire in a lamp is called the filament. the word means 'thread-like', and it comes from the fact that you need a particularly thin section of wire in order to get the metal to incandesce (glow) at relatively low wattages.

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What is the piece call that holds the lampshade on the lamp?

The piece that holds the lampshade on the lamp is called a "lamp harp." It typically consists of a vertical rod with a curved top to support the lampshade. This harp is attached to the lamp base and allows for the lampshade to be easily changed or adjusted.


What does a piece of blue cloth do to the colors in white light that falls upon it?

A piece of blue cloth absorbs most colors of light but reflects blue light. When white light falls on it, the cloth absorbs all colors except blue, so only blue light is reflected back to our eyes, making the cloth appear blue.


What is revolving nose piece in microscope?

The revolving nosepiece in a microscope is a rotating mechanism that holds multiple objective lenses. By rotating the nosepiece, different objective lenses can be easily selected and brought into position for magnification. This allows for quick and seamless changes in magnification without having to manually switch out lenses.


What are five neutral things found around the house?

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What would make a better reflector a piece of metal or a piece of wood?

A piece of metal would make a better reflector than a piece of wood because metal has higher reflectivity due to its smooth surface and lower absorption of light. Wood is more likely to absorb light rather than reflect it efficiently.

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What is the piece call that holds the lampshade on the lamp?

The piece that holds the lampshade on the lamp is called a "lamp harp." It typically consists of a vertical rod with a curved top to support the lampshade. This harp is attached to the lamp base and allows for the lampshade to be easily changed or adjusted.


What is the piece called that holds the lampshade on the lamp - a round disc that screws around the thread of the base?

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What do you call the thing that goes around your neck and holds a card?

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What is the metal piece that holds the bulb in place?

The metal piece that holds the bulb in place is called a socket. It provides electrical contact to the bulb and secures it in position within the light fixture.


What is it called when a piece of matter holds onto light energy?

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What holds the tail piece on a violin?

hand


What is the Rotating piece that holds the objective lens?

Nosepiece


How does the peeling help a piece of fruit?

It holds it together.


Should a new Curvalume T12 Fluorescent light rattle?

No, sounds like a piece of burned out filament moving around. Does it light up?


What is the plastic piece that holds the lines to the expansion valve on a 1995 Toyota Camry called?

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What is nose piece in microscope?

It is the part that holds the objective lenses in position and at a correct distance with the eye piece


Rotating piece that holds objective lens?

The rotating piece that holds the objective lens in a microscope is called the nosepiece. It allows for easy switching between different objective lenses to vary the magnification of the specimen being viewed.