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Light in fluorescent bulbs occurs when electricity excites the mercury vapor inside the tubular glass bulb.

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The element in a fluorescent light bulb that absorbs UV light and releases visible light energy is?

The element in a fluorescent light bulb that absorbs UV light and releases visible light energy is a phosphor coating on the interior surface of the bulb. When UV light hits the phosphor coating, it emits visible light, creating the illumination we see in fluorescent bulbs.


Function of the phosphor in fluorescent?

The phosphor in a fluorescent light bulb converts ultraviolet light emitted by the mercury vapor into visible light. This process creates the bright, white light that we see when a fluorescent bulb is turned on.


What does f17 stand for on fluorescent bulb packageing?

F17 on a fluorescent bulb packaging typically indicates the type of bulb and its wattage. In this case, "F17" refers to a T8 fluorescent bulb that operates at 17 watts.


What element is found in fluorescent light bulbs?

Mercury is the element found in fluorescent light bulbs. It is used in small amounts to help produce ultraviolet light, which then excites the phosphor coating inside the bulb to produce visible light.


Who invented fluorescent light bulb?

EEdmund Germer (90% sure) made the first fluorescent light bulb


Which type of ligh bulb uses phosphors?

A fluorescent bulb


How much is a fluorescent bulb?

fluorescent light bulbs are usually from 9$-15$.


Does a fluorescent bulb emit the same amount of heat as a metal halide bulb of the same wattage?

No, a fluorescent bulb does not emit the same amount of heat as a metal halide bulb of the same wattage.


Can you use a 65 watt fluorescent bulb in a metal halide light fixture?

No, the ballast's output is not matched to operate a fluorescent bulb.


What is the average lifespan of a compact fluorescent bulb?

The average lifespan of a compact fluorescent bulb is typically around 8,000 to 10,000 hours.


What is fluorescent lamb?

Perhaps you are asking about fluorescent lamp. This is an electrical device that uses a fluorescent bulb to give off light. The bulb is a recent invention designed to give energy savings in the residential area. The fluorescent bulb used to be used exclusively in industrial applications, but the new bulb is small and compact enough to be used in a home lamp.


What is the brightest Compact Fluorescent bulb?

The brightest compact fluorescent bulb is of over 100 lumens or higher outputs at higher drive currents.