Regarding the Energy Efficiency of Incandescent and Fluorescent Bulbs

question 27

Multiple Choice

Regarding the energy efficiency of incandescent and fluorescent bulbs,

• A) incandescent is more efficient because it uses electric current, which is a highly efficient energy form.
• B) the two types have roughly equal efficiencies.
• C) fluorescent is more efficient because very little heating is involved.
• D) fluorescent is more efficient because it does not use an actual electric current (a flow of electrons).
• E) incandescent is more efficient because the electric current heats the wire filament directly.

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