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What is a drawback of embedding optical fiber cables in a concrete wall?
What is a drawback of embedding optical fiber cables in a concrete wall?
- Inability to provide natural daylight
- Increased risk of structural instability
- Inability to insulate the wall (correct)
- Compromised security of the wall
Which technology eliminates the need for electricity during daytime interior lighting?
Which technology eliminates the need for electricity during daytime interior lighting?
- Optical fiber cables
- Fluorescent lighting fixtures
- Hybrid Solar Lighting (correct)
- Skylights
What does the Hybrid Solar Lighting system use as a light collector?
What does the Hybrid Solar Lighting system use as a light collector?
- Fluorescent lighting fixtures
- Large-diameter optical fiber (correct)
- Aerogel coating
- Optical fiber cables
What is a key feature of the Hybrid Solar Lighting technology developed by ORNL?
What is a key feature of the Hybrid Solar Lighting technology developed by ORNL?
What is an expected outcome for the cost effectiveness of Hybrid Solar Lighting in the near future?
What is an expected outcome for the cost effectiveness of Hybrid Solar Lighting in the near future?
How does the Hybrid Solar Lighting system differ from traditional fluorescent lighting systems?
How does the Hybrid Solar Lighting system differ from traditional fluorescent lighting systems?
What feature of the Hybrid Solar Lighting system makes it a potential replacement for commercial fluorescent lighting systems?
What feature of the Hybrid Solar Lighting system makes it a potential replacement for commercial fluorescent lighting systems?
What funding support does the U.S. 2007 Energy Bill provide regarding Hybrid Solar Lighting?
What funding support does the U.S. 2007 Energy Bill provide regarding Hybrid Solar Lighting?
'Hybrid Solar Lighting should become more cost effective in the near future.' What factor contributes to this potential cost-effectiveness?
'Hybrid Solar Lighting should become more cost effective in the near future.' What factor contributes to this potential cost-effectiveness?
