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Which phenomenon refers to the reflection of light when it bounces off a shiny surface?
Light is always refracted when it passes through any material.
False
What is the term for light that is absorbed by opaque materials?
Absorption
The phenomenon where light is made to travel in a single plane is known as _______.
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What is the initial lumen output of a lamp?
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Match the following light control characteristics with their definitions:
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In polarization, light can pass through all polarizing materials without any effect.
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What property of light allows it to change direction when it passes from air into glass?
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What is defined as the time elapsed when 50% of a group of lamps remain burning?
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Mean lumens refers to the lumens output at 100% of the rated life of the lamp.
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What is the term for the ratio of total light output of the lamps versus the output of all lamps in the luminaire?
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The loss of light output with time is known as __________.
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Which measurement indicates how well a lamp renders colors compared to a reference light source?
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Flicker is normally perceptible in coated HID lamps due to their characteristics.
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What is the term used to describe the light output within the central beam of a floodlight?
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What is one way to minimize light intensity in lamps?
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Inert gas is used in a bulb to increase the evaporation rate of the filament.
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What type of base is fitted with a screw pitch for insertion into a socket?
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The _____ is a decorative bulb that can be used with dimmers or as accent lighting.
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Which of the following is NOT a type of incandescent lamp mentioned?
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Match the following components to their descriptions:
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Extended life service bulbs are designed to operate at temperatures significantly lower than 3800°F.
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What is the expected life span of heavy filament incandescent lamps in extended life service?
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What is the primary advantage of using dichroic reflector lamps?
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Krypton lamps are known for their longevity and high color rendition.
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What component of a light bulb connects it to the electric circuit?
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The gas inserted in the bulb to slow down the evaporation of the filament is called __________.
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Which type of lamp achieves better energy efficiency than standard incandescent bulbs?
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Match the type of lamp with its characteristic.
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Mercury vapor lamps require high voltage for operation.
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What is the primary role of the filament support in a light bulb?
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What is the primary purpose of the emitter material in a cathode coil?
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Argon is the only inert gas used in fluorescent lamps.
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What material is the basic phosphor in white fluorescent lamps?
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The ______ is used to connect the lamp to the electric circuit.
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Which phosphor material is typically used to produce orange light?
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Match the following components with their functions:
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Rare earth phosphors improve lumen maintenance characteristics.
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How much can rare earth phosphors potentially raise lumen output over conventional halophosphors?
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What is the main function of a ballast in fluorescent lamps?
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Instant start lamps require the electrodes to be heated before operation.
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What is the ballast factor used for?
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The __________ of a fluorescent lamp ballast indicates how efficiently it converts electrical power into usable light.
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What causes the hum emitted by electromagnetic ballasts?
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Match the following types of lamps with their characteristics:
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Fluorescent lamps are highly efficient and convert a large percentage of input power to light without producing waste heat.
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What are harmonics in relation to current or voltage wave shapes?
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