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Do higher watt light bulbs run hotter or brighter than low watt light bulbs?
Lilsamstar
yes The higher the wattage the greater the heat. the filaments in each wattage must be of a greater diameter to handle the current. if the filaments are of a greater diameter ergo they draw a greater current from the voltage supplied.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoLightbulbs convert energy to light. This conversion is inefficient, meaning that not all of the energy will convert to light because of the design of the bulb and the laws of physics. The energy that does not become light is released as heat, and that's why a light bulb gets hot.
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∙ 15y agoA mixture of convection and radiation. Convection because the whole surface of the bulb becomes hot, causing air currents to circulate. Radiation because the incandescent filament is at a high enough temperature to emit significant thermal radiation. Convection doesn't add a lot of heat compared to Radiation though. The amount of heat depends on the light bulb. For example, a 120 watt light bulb will make more heat than a 60 watt bulb.
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∙ 12y agoHigher watt light bulbs run hotter and brighter than low watt light bulbs because higher watt light bulbs have more power. They can also be capable of more than lower watt light bulbs, such as dimming, etc.
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∙ 15y agoin short yes.. the higher the wattage the higher the heat output.. this goes from pretty much every form of lighting we have.
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∙ 10y agoThe ones that use more power (watts). The worst type for producing heat is incandescent bulbs and halogen bulbs.
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∙ 13y agoLight bulbs do give off heat.
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yes they do
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Those wanting softer, diffused light use frosted light bulbs. Clear bulbs give light that is brighter and suitable for everyday applications.
Is the halogen bulb a hotter heat then other light bulbs?
sometimes.It depends on the other bulbs
Two light bulbs of resistance R1 and R2 R2R1 are connected in series Which is brighter?
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What is the most popular modification older adults utilize in their home?
to add brighter light bulbs
Would the e14 have an advantage over the traditional light bulb?
E14 Light bulbs have an advantage over traditional light bulbs. They are designed using LED lights. These lights emit more light (making them brighter) and energy efficient capable of reducing your total energy costs when compared to traditional light bulbs.
Do higher wattage bulbs give a brighter light?
No. All light from light bulbs (incandescent) are equally bright. Higher wattage bulbs simply produce a higher quantity of light measured in lumens.
Are energy saving light bulbs brighter than regular light bulbs?
Not necessarily. They can be brighter, or less bright. Both the energy saving light bulbs and the old-fasioned incandescent light bulbs come in different powers.
What is the electctrical unit of measurement for light bulbs?
It's set up in watts. The higher the number of watts the brighter it will burn.
How does the amount of magents and wire affect the brightness of a light bulb?
The brightness of a light bulb directly has no direct relationship with magnets and wire. The bulbs brightness is determined by the wattage of the bulb. The higher the wattage of the bulb the brighter the bulbs light output.
Clear vs frosted light bulbs?
Those wanting softer, diffused light use frosted light bulbs. Clear bulbs give light that is brighter and suitable for everyday applications.
Can you make a room brighter without light bulbs?
yes, a candle.
Why do light bulbs get brighter when you attach more batteries to it?
More power
Is the halogen bulb a hotter heat then other light bulbs?
sometimes.It depends on the other bulbs
Two light bulbs of resistance R1 and R2 R2R1 are connected in series Which is brighter?
The brightness of a light bulb is related to its power. In all electrical circuits, power is equal to Voltage*Current. Since the two bulbs are connected in series, they must have equal current. The voltage across any given element in a series circuit is proportional to its resistance, so whichever bulb has the higher resistance has a higher voltage and thus higher power and is brighter.
What is the most popular modification older adults utilize in their home?
to add brighter light bulbs
What are the disadvantages of LED light bulbs?
Not as bright as normal light bulbs (higher watts though)
How are xenon bulbs different from normal light bulbs?
Xenon bulbs are much brighter than regular light bulbs. They are more expensive that normal light bulbs. this is partly because of the cost of xenon gas, but also because of the heat generated by the bulb that requires them to be housed in quartz instead of glass.
