Description : Luminance efficiency is minimum for a ∙ a. Fluorescent tube ∙ b. High wattage light bulb ∙ c. Mercury vapor lamp ∙ d. Low wattage light bulb
Last Answer : d. Low wattage light bulb
Description : Luminous efficiency is least for a A. mercury vapor lamp B. low-wattage light bulb C. high-wattage light bulb D. fluorescent tube
Last Answer : B. low-wattage light bulb
Description : I have a 60 watt/120v clip-on lamp. What is the highest wattage of compact fluorescent bulb can I safely use in this lamp?
Last Answer : By the way, I mean actual watts on the fluorescent bulb, not replacement-watts. :)
Description : Which of the listed types of lighting circuits does the diagram shown in the illustration represent? EL-0081 A. High pressure sodium B. Low voltage quartz C. Mercury vapor D. Standard fluorescent
Last Answer : Answer: D
Description : A homeowner replaces a 65 watt incandescent bulb with a 15 watt compact fluorescent lamp. The light is on 2000 hours a year. If electricity cost 10 cents a kilowatt-hour, how much money is saved on the electric bill in one year? w) $50.00 x) $10.00 y) $5.00 z) $1.00
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- $10.00
Description : The illustration shows a fluorescent light fixture. The ends of the lamp alternately glow and become dark, but the tube will not light. The most probable cause is that ____________. EL-0081 ... start the lamp D. component 'B' contacts are opening and closing thus prohibiting sufficient current flow
Last Answer : Answer: C
Description : Can I use a higher wattage bulb in a lamp that states 40 watts?
Last Answer : You should not use a higher wattage bulb in a lamp that says 40 watts. The higher wattage could cause the lamp to catch fire due to the excess heat and could cause you serious electrical problems.
Description : The illustrated test is being conducted on the motor shown in the illustration, if the lamp lights dimly then ________. EL-0027 A. the bulb needs to be changed to one with a higher wattage rating B. ... D. a ground or partial ground is indicated, a check with a megger should confirm the lamp test
Description : After turning on the fluorescent lamp shown in the illustration, you note that the ends of the tube alternately glow and becomce dark without illuminating the center. The most obable cause for ... the lamp D. component 'B' contacts are opening and closing thus prohibiting sufficient current flow
Description : A common fluorescent tube contains (a) sodium vapour (b) argon at low pressure (c) mercury vapour at low pressure (d) mercuric oxide and neon
Last Answer : Ans:(c)
Description : Broke a fluorescent bulb, will i get mercury poison?
Last Answer : First thing: Relax. Second: You are fine. This was an issue with a former co-worker of mine who always cried like a baby when these things came in on a pallet broken. My boss, in order to shut him ... You would also have to eat the dust from inside the bulb to get poisoning right away. You're fine.
Description : Exactly how hazardous is it to break a fluorescent bulb and release the mercury inside it?
Last Answer : The Mercury inside the fluorescent bulb is not enough to cause any harm, it has very little amount of mercury , you can breathe it with no effects at all.
Description : Which of the following refers to the video signal amplitude that determines the quality of the picture? A. Chrominance B. Luminance C. Brightness D. Contrast
Last Answer : D. Contrast
Description : In television broadcasting vivid strong colors are often referred as _______. A. Saturation B. Hue C. Chrominance D. Luminance
Last Answer : A. Saturation
Description : Who invented the mercury vapor lamp ?
Last Answer : Peter Cooper invented the mercury vapor lamp.
Description : In what year did you discover the mercury vapor lamp ?
Last Answer : Mercury vapor lamps were invented in 1901 .
Description : Which is the secondary source of light in a fluorescent lamp? -General Knowledge
Last Answer : The answer is 'Mercury vapour'
Last Answer : answer:
Description : When a fluorescent lamp fails to light, the trouble can be in the _____________. A. lamp B. starter C. ballast D. all of the above
Description : Which is the secondary source of light in a fluorescent lamp?
Last Answer : Mercury vapour
Description : Can I replace a 60 watt incandescent light bulb with a fluorescent or LED bulb that puts out more light than the incandescent?
Last Answer : Light output is measured in lumens, and yes, you can find a fluorescent bulb in lumen output equal to or greater than an incandescent 75 or 100 watt bulb.And it won’t be anywhere near 60 watts, so you are safe.
Description : In a filament type light bulb most of the electric power consumed appears as – (1) visible light (2) infra-red rays (3) ultra-violet rays (4) fluorescent light
Last Answer : (2) infra-red rays Explanation: When electricity is passed through the filament, the filament gets hot. Depending on the temperature of the filament, radiation is emitted from the filament. The ... energy converts into visible light and rest of it is emitted as heat or infrared radiation.
Description : In a filament type light bulb most of the electric power consumed appears as (1) visible light (2) infra-red rays (3) ultra-violet rays (4) fluorescent light
Last Answer : infra-red rays
Description : When a console indicating lamp burns out, attempts to renew it should not be made while maneuvering because _______________. A. the new lamp may be of a higher wattage and cause heat damage to the lens ... D. a socket/wiring fault may cause a ground or short circuit to shut down a vital function
Description : For testing appliances, the wattage of test lamp should be?
Last Answer : For testing appliances, the wattage of test lamp should be high.
Description : Mercury is an ideal barometric fluid mainly due to its (A) High density (B) Low compressibility (C) Low capillary action (D) Very low vapor pressure
Last Answer : (D) Very low vapor pressure
Description : Is there a quick and painless way to find the wattage on a very very hot bulb that I can't turn off?
Last Answer : answer:So, my solution to your perplexing predicament is this. The problem we have is that you don't know what temperature littlefoot likes most, but you need to be able to remove the halogen bulb ... cage next to the bonfire longways. Then littlefoot can decide how close it too close to stay warm.
Description : When replacing component 'B' of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is important to know that ____________. EL-0081 A. it is polarity sensitive and must be inserted as indicated on its ... provide the capacitor's initial charge D. it must match the circuit voltage and component 'C' wattage
Description : When changing out component 'B' of the circuit shown in the illustration, it is important to know that ____________. EL-0081 A. it is polarity sensitive and must be inserted as indicated on its ... provide the capacitor's initial charge D. it must match the circuit voltage and component 'C' wattage
Description : Incandescent lamps are classified according to __________. A. shape of bulb and type of service B. size and style of base C. operating voltage and wattage D. all of the above
Description : Which is a better floor lamp - incandescent or fluorescent?
Last Answer : Incandescent floor lamps emit a lower ray of light, therefore you won't get as bright a light shine. A flourescnet light is much brighter. It really depends on where you will put the lamp.
Description : The purpose of choke in a fluorescent lamp is – (1) to increase the current flow (2) to decrease the current flow (3) to decrease the resistance (4) to decrease the voltage momentarily
Last Answer : (2) to decrease the current flow Explanation: The choke primarily serves to limit current flow to the correct level for the tube. It also can be used during startup to provide an inductive 'kick' forming a momentary highervoltage pulse to start the lamp.
Description : Where is a transistor most likely to be found? (1) Wrist watch (2) Fuse (3) Hearing aid (4) Fluorescent lamp
Last Answer : (3) Hearing aid Explanation: A transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electronic signals and electrical power. The transistor invented in 1948 was well suited to the ... aids were an early adopter of transistors. Transistors replaced the need for batteries in hearing aids
Description : Full form of CFL used in place of electric bulbs is – (1) compact fluorescent lamp (2) constantan filament lamp (3) closed filament lamp (4) closed fluorescent lamp
Last Answer : (1) compact fluorescent lamp Explanation: A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) is a fluorescent lamp designed to replace an incandescent lamp; some types fit into light fixtures formerly used for incandescent lamps.
Description : When a fluorescent lamp has reached the end of its useful life, it should be replaced immediately, or the resultant flashing may _____________. A. blow the lamp's circuit breaker B. explode, ... fly in all directions C. short circuit the ballast transformer D. damage the starter and the ballast
Description : Which of the following components are used to assemble a fluorescent lighting system? A. Lamp B. Starter C. Ballast D. All of the above
Description : The purpose of choke in a fluorescent lamp is
Last Answer : to decrease the flow of current
Description : How does a compact fluorescent lamp consume less electricity than conventional fluorescent lamps and bulbs?
Last Answer : Fluorescent lamps are based on the phenomenon of gas discharge between two electrodes at the ends of a glass tube. Generally these tubes contain a little mercury in the low-pressure vapour phase. When ... poor efficiency. The three types of lamps may have a typical efficiency ratio of 8:6:3.
Description : Does frequent switching on/off of a fluorescent lamp reduce its life?
Last Answer : The life of a fluorescent lamp is essentially determined by life of the cathode filament it uses. A conventional fluorescent lamp employs closely wound coil of tungsten wire as filament. Upon switching on ... of continuous burning can be halved or made still less, just by frequent switching on/off.
Description : Where is a transistor most likely to be found ? (1) Wrist watch (2) Fuse (3) Hearing aid (4) Fluorescent lamp
Last Answer : Hearing aid
Description : The purpose of choke in a fluorescent lamp is : (1) to increase the current flow (2) to decrease the current flow (3) to decrease the resistance (4) ro decrease the voltage momentarily
Last Answer : to decrease the current flow
Description : Full form of CFL used in place of electric bulbs is (1) compact fluorescent lamp (2) constantan filament lamp (3) closed filament lamp (4) closed fluorescent lamp
Last Answer : compact fluorescent lamp
Description : In the illustrated motor controller circuit, which statment is true? EL-0023 A. The high and low speed lights operate at less than line voltage with a resistor in series. B. This controller can be ... . The wattage of the high speed light must be greater than the wattage of the low speed light.
Last Answer : Answer: A
Description : Which is printed on a commonly used fluorescent tube light?
Last Answer : – 6500 k
Last Answer : 6500 k
Description : Working of the Fluorescent Tube Light
Last Answer : The fluorescent lamp circuit consists of a choke, a starter, a fluorescent tube and a frame. The length of the commonly used fluorescent tube is 100 cm; its power rating is 40 W ... momentary high voltage surge across the two filaments. Ionization takes place through argon and produces bright light.
Description : There is a lamp inside a photography darkroom. When the darkroom door is closed, it is impossible to tell from outside the room whether or not the lamp is on. There are two switches outside the door of ... dark-room door one time, how can you tell which switches, if any, control the lamp? -Riddles
Last Answer : Turn the first switch on and leave it on for ten minutes. After ten minutes, turn that switch off and turn the second switch on. Open the darkroom door, and lightly (in case it is hot) touch the ... one controls the lamp. If the lamp is off, and the bulb is cool, neither switch controls the lamp.
Description : Explain with neat circuit diagram, low pressure mercury vapour lamp.
Last Answer : Diagram of low pressure mercury vapour lamp: Working:- Whenever 1-ph, 230V, AC Supply is provided to the discharge tube of MVL initially to current will flow from Phase to the ... Capacitor: The function of power factor improvement capacitor is to improve the power factor 0.5 to 0.95
Description : What is the brightest Compact Fluorescent bulb?
Last Answer : The brightest compact fluorescent bulb is of over 100 lumens or higher outputs at higher drive currents.