What is a fluorescent lamp?

Fluorescent Lamp Basics

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Jose Paulo Delgado
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A fluorescent lamp is a type of plant that glows in the dark.
A fluorescent lamp is a type of electric light that uses ultraviolet light to excite phosphor, which then emits visible light.
A fluorescent lamp is a type of candle that emits light when burned.
A fluorescent lamp is a type of musical instrument that produces light.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a fluorescent lamp produce light?
By using a chemical reaction to generate light
By heating a tungsten filament until it glows
By reflecting sunlight through a series of mirrors
By passing an electric current through mercury vapor, which emits ultraviolet light that strikes a phosphor coating inside the lamp.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the components of a fluorescent lamp?
glass tube, electrodes, mercury vapor, phosphor coating
plastic tube
argon gas
copper wire
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the ballast in a fluorescent lamp?
Controls the color temperature of the light
Regulates current flow and provides starting voltage
Acts as a speaker for playing music
Provides illumination to the room
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a fluorescent lamp and an incandescent lamp?
Fluorescent lamps emit a warmer light color than incandescent lamps.
Fluorescent lamps are more energy-efficient than incandescent lamps due to their use of tungsten filaments.
Fluorescent lamps use neon gas to produce light, while incandescent lamps use a heated filament wire.
Fluorescent lamps use mercury vapor to produce light, while incandescent lamps use a heated filament wire.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the advantages of using fluorescent lamps?
Energy-efficient, longer lifespan, less heat production, brighter light output
Dimmer light output, high energy consumption, shorter lifespan
Shorter lifespan, high heat production, dimmer light output
Less energy-efficient, shorter lifespan, more heat production
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the disadvantages of using fluorescent lamps?
Long lifespan
Mercury content, flickering, buzzing noise, limited color range, affected by temperature changes
Easy to recycle
Energy-efficient
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