Fluorescent Lamp Basics

What is a fluorescent lamp?

• 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.

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.

What are the components of a fluorescent lamp?

• glass tube, electrodes, mercury vapor, phosphor coating

• plastic tube

• argon gas

• copper wire

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

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.

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

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

How can you dispose of a fluorescent lamp properly?

• Bury the fluorescent lamp in the backyard

• Take the fluorescent lamp to a local recycling center or hazardous waste disposal facility.

• Throw the fluorescent lamp in the regular trash

• Dump the fluorescent lamp in a nearby river

What are the different types of fluorescent lamps available in the market?

• LED, Incandescent, Halogen

• CFLs, T8, T5, T12, HID

How can you troubleshoot common issues with fluorescent lamps?

• Checking the color temperature

• Replacing the power cord

• Troubleshooting common issues with fluorescent lamps involves checking the power connection, starter, ballast, tube condition, and lamp holders.

• Adjusting the lampshade angle