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The resistance in a light bulb converts electrical energy into heat and light when current flows through it. As electricity passes through the filament, the resistance causes collisions between electrons and atoms, generating heat. This heat then causes the filament to glow, producing light. Higher resistance typically results in a lower current, which can affect the brightness of the bulb.
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Does the resistance of a filament light bulb change as the bulb gets brighter?
Yes, the resistance of a filament light bulb increases as the bulb gets brighter. This is due to the increase in temperature of the filament, which causes the resistance to go up.
What does a light bulb have?
The resistance of a light bulb varies, depending on the type of bulb, the power rating, and the temperature. A typical incandescent 60 watt bulb, for instance has a cold resistance of about 30 ohms, and a hot resistance of about 240 ohms.
Is the material inside a light bulb a conductor or resistance?
It has high resistance.
How do you work out the current of a light bulb?
You can use Ohm's Law to calculate the current of a light bulb by dividing the voltage across the light bulb by its resistance, which is typically provided on the bulb itself or its packaging. The formula is: Current (I) = Voltage (V) / Resistance (R).
What is the general resistance of a tungsten filament?
The resistance of the filament in a light bulb is(voltage at which the bulb is designed to operate)2/(the rated power/watts of the bulb)
What is the resistance of the glass in a light bulb?
about 6.50 pounds
Why is there zero current when a light bulb out?
there is no voltage and resistance
Does the resistance of a light bulb filament change after the light has been turned on?
The electrical resistance of a light bulb increases when it is turned on As a resistor, the tungsten light bulb has a positive resistance coefficient. This means that the electrical resistance goes up when the filament becomes hot. For example, a 100 watt light bulb operated at 120 volts - it does not matter if it is AC or DC for this calculation - will have a resistance of 144 ohms when hot and draw .833 ampere. When cold the filament typically has a resistance of only 10 ohms which increases as the filament heats up.
Is it true a light bulb acts as resistor in the flow of electrons?
While a light bulb does not technically act as a resistor, in practice it does impede the flow of electrons due to its resistance. As electrons pass through the filament of the light bulb, they encounter resistance, which causes them to release energy in the form of heat and light. This phenomenon is what allows the light bulb to produce light.
Why is there zero current when a light bulb burns out?
there is no voltage and resistance
How does a change in the size of a current affect the light output of a bulb?
The bulb has resistance which then gets smal
Why does the resistance in a series circuit which includes a light bulb increase when the bulb lights up?
When the current increases as a voltage is applied to the bulb it causes the bulb's special wire filament to get so hot that it glows very brightly. The heating causes changes in the normal electron lattice of the filament, creating more barriers to the flow of the electrons and therefore the resistance of the wire increases as it gets hotter.
