F: Electric Light Source Flashcards

1
Q

(invented by Thomas Alva Adison)
Employs the principle of converting electrical energy into heat
at aa temperature that causes the filament to be incandescent
(red or white hot).

A

Incandescent Light

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2
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(invented by Audre
Claude, also the inventor of neon lamp)
Contains mercury vapor, an electric arc is
produced between the opposing
electrodes generating some visible light.

A

Fluorescent Light

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3
Q

Produces high intensity light within an arc tube contained in an
outer bulb. The metallic gas within the arc tube may be
mercury, sodium or a combination of other metallic vapors.

A

High- Intensity Discharge (HD) Lamp

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