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1
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Luminous efficacy

A

How well a light source produces visible light.

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2
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Luminous efficacy of incandescence/ LED / low pressure sodium

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Incandescent = 22Lm (worst)
Low pressure sodium 200 (best
LED = 150 lumins

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3
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Two types of light measurments

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1: The total quantity of light output (lumin)
2: the quality of light (Lux)

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4
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Explain luminous flux

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The quantity of light output from source. Measured in lumen (Lm)

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5
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Explain flux density

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The density of light flux measured on a surface. Measured in lux (Lx)

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6
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Two lighting equations

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1:Inverse square law
2:Cosine law of incidence

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7
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Explain inverse square law

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Illumination is inversely proportional to the square distance between source and surface. Light gets dimmer further away you go in distance

E = I/d2

E = lux
I= light intensity
D= distance squared

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8
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Explain cosine law

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E = I/d2 x cos

Illumination changes with angle change

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9
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Lux = intensity in lumens/distance in metre squared meaning?

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Double the distance from light source means 1/4 of the illumination on surface

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10
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Lumen

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Amount of visible light seen from a source

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11
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Lumen

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Amount of visible light seen from a source

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12
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What are luminaries

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Complete light fixture ( housing, ballast, wiring etc)

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13
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Two types of light loss

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1: lumen depreciation (bulb deteriorates over time and gets less intense the older)

2: luminaire dirt depreciation
(The accumulation of dirt can cause loss of 30% or more) can be avoided by ventilation or cleaning

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14
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What part of eye does light enter

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Cornea

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15
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Light passed through _______ and then strikes the ______ to form optical image

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Passes through LENS and strikes RETINA

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16
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What two nerves does retina contain

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Rods: provides sensitivity to light

Cones: allows us to see detail and colour

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17
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4 Factors affecting vision

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1: size ( larger object easier to see)
2: brightness
3: contrast ( different brightness)
4: time ( longer visible more detail seen)

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18
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What wavelength can human eye detect

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Between 380nm - 760 nm

Nm= nano metres

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19
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Most sensitive wavelength for human eye

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555nm (yellow / green)

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20
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What are the 3 primary colours

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Green red and blue

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21
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What is another word for colour temperature

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Chromaticity

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22
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What is colour temperature measured in?

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Degree Kelvin (k)

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23
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What is a low temp measured at?

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Bellow 3000k lower kelvin = warmer colour (yellow/red)

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24
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What is high temp measured above in kelvin?

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Above 4000k = cool colour

Higher k = whiter light (blue / white )

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25
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Explain CRI

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Colour rendering index:

a measurement of how natural colors render under an artificial white light source when compared with sunlight. The index is measured from 0-100, with a perfect 100 indicating that colors of objects under the light source appear the same as they would under natural sunlight.

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26
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Does high CRI mean less or more colour distortion

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Higher the CRI = the less distorted and more like what we would see under natural sunlight

27
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Rated life of lamp is determined by what?

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By 50% lamp failures under normal conditions

28
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Advantages of incandescent light

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Cheaper
Colour appears more natural

29
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What is incandescent filament lights made of

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Tungsten as has a 3419c melting temperature

30
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Higher filament temp = lifespan reduced or increased?

A

Reduced - a 100w lightbulb at 120v will
Burn dimmer than the same lightbulb at 130v. Will have longer lifespan at 120v

31
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Lower filament temp means?

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Less light produced but longer lifespan

32
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What gas is in an incandescent and why?

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Inert gas (argon) it is used to stop evaporation of tungsten filament when it gets hot

33
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Incandescent have a positive temp coefficient why?

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When cold draws more amps. When it warms up resistance increases and less amps flow

34
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What does code and number mean on bulbs

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Letter = shape/style of bulb
Number = diameter of face of bulb in inches 1/8th inch

35
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Describe inrush current and why does it blow out bulbs

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A surge of current when switching light on as the cold resistance is very minimal allows a lot of current to pass. Up to 20x more amps flow

36
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What are tungsten halogen lamps

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1:Made of quartz as quartz can withstand high temp.

2:Burns very hot and bright ex. Car headlight/spotlight/floodlights

3: cannot touch with bare hands as oil on skin damage quartz surface

37
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What is lifespan of tungsten halogen lamps

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2500-3000 hours usually MR16 12volts and 10-50watts

38
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Advantages of LED Lights

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1: low power consumption
2: no early installation failures
3: resistant to shock and vibration
4: instant start (no warming up)
5:lifespan of 50,000 hours

39
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Disadvantage of LED

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1:More expensive
2:heat sensitive excess heat effects lifespan
3:not all dimmable
4:good CRI but not as good as incandescent

40
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Grounded conductor =

41
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Ungrounded conductor =

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Hot (black or red)

42
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What is efficacy

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Light Source efficiency in turning electrical energy into light energy= led more efficient lower watt and more light

43
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What are mogul bases used for

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Wattage over 300w or higher

44
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Screw shell MUST be attached to neutral- true or false

45
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What is the most common base used for lights

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Edison screw base

46
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Most used lamp sizes

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Candelabra, intermediate, medium , mogul

47
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What plans are used commonly in Electrical construction prints to show the power distribution

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Single line drawings

48
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Single line only shows supply side no load. True or false

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True- only supply on top line

49
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Riser diagrams are used more than any other in electrical construction

50
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How many views in orthographic projection (max)

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Max of 6 views. Usually 3 top,front,side

51
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Orthographic projections are drawn to scale. T-F

52
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What is most common use for orthographic projections in electrical

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Machines and equipment in from of detail and assembly drawings

53
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Min rated wiring temperature

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90degree nmd90

54
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To prevent induction heating - all conductors of same circuit must be in same raceway t/f

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True. Must be in same metal raceway

55
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Max voltage to code CEC

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150v and must use #8-32 machine screw

56
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Lamp life / output. Lamp life is inversely proportional to voltage. T/f

57
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Power light output is proportional to voltage t/f

58
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1 watt = how many lumen

59
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Melting point of tungsten and quartz

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3500c tungsten
1700c quartz

60
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Switch/relay will operate EXTRA LOW VOLTAGE 24V or less T/F

61
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What screws are used in lighting box

A

8 - 32 screws

62
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What is used in fluorescent lighting tube to assist current flow

63
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What is used to transform uv into visible light

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Phosphor coating

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