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An (electric) arc is created in a closed Mercury vapor environment, under partial vacuum.
That makes lots of ultra-violet radiation, which excites the inner lining of the tube (typically, a barium salt).
When the atoms of the lining drop into a lower state of excitation, photons of visible light are produced.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe electricity excites the florescent materials causing them to glow and give off light. Early light bulbs are incandescent or give off light with more heat than florescent bulbs which use much more electricity to make the metal filament glow with also much heat given off.
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∙ 12y agothey work by a dye that is sunk into the fabric.
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If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows will the lamp still work?
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows the lamp will not work.
How does 4 tube fluorescent work?
A four tube fluorescent luminaire is just 4 separate fluorescent lamp circuits in one fitting. Look up 'how things work' etc to see a fluorescent lamp circuit.
How does fluorescent paint work?
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What effects do compact fluorescent bulbs have on computers?
None or a negligible effect. Similarly to incandescent or fluorescent tubes, they light up your work area so you can see what you're doing at the computer.
Why won't fluorescent lights come on all the way and what can you do about it?
Two of the main reasons fluorescent fixtures won't work is the ambient temperature is too cold and the other is the fixture is not properly grounded.
Can you use fluorescent marker ink as the glow in the dark ink?
yes you can!
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows will the lamp still work?
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows the lamp will not work.
How does 4 tube fluorescent work?
A four tube fluorescent luminaire is just 4 separate fluorescent lamp circuits in one fitting. Look up 'how things work' etc to see a fluorescent lamp circuit.
How does fluorescent paint work?
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Will a T8 fluorescent bulb work in a T12 fixture?
no
Fluorescent HID lights best accompany what soil type?
Fluorescent HID lights work well with all types of soil, instead try matching the type of fluorescent light with the type of plant you're growing. Standard fluorescent give of duller light and work better with starting a plant that will eventually go outside. Compact fluorescent, on the other hand, give of much more light and work best with growing larger plants indoors.
How can ink stains be removed from fabric?
It depends on how much ink and what type of ink. I wear lab coat and usually work with black pen ink lines or occasional blot of ink. With this smaller amount ink, hairspray works best for me. I will work it or soak it depending on the ink's response to the stain.
What is a compact fluorescent lamp and how does it work?
The link shown below to Wikipedia explains pretty well how a compact fluorescent lamp works.
Are black lights fluorescent?
black lights are lights. so they are not flourescent, however they can light up flourescent objects (like highlighter ink or paper)
Why do printers need ink?
They need ink to make them work.If there is no ink in it,it will not work.Its the same as asking; Why do pens need ink to work? Its pretty obvious.
If AC is replaced by DC in a fluorescent lamp circuit will the circuit work?
No.
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