Switching from Incandescent Bulbs to Compact Fluorescents (CFL) Provides a Twofold

question 8

Multiple Choice

Switching from incandescent bulbs to compact fluorescents (CFL) provides a twofold benefit during the summer. Why?

• A) CFL bulbs use less energy.
• B) Incandescent bulbs produce excess heat.
• C) CFL bulbs produce excess heat.
• D) Both A and B are correct.
• E) Both B and C are correct.

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