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In an incandescent light bulb the wire that gives off the light is called the Filament.

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Threadlike wire that gives off light in light buLb?

You are thinking of a filament.


What is filament coil?

it is the coiled wire that heats up and gives off light in a incandescent (ordinary) light bulb.


How do you wire up a light bulb in the well house?

To wire up a light bulb in the well house, first, ensure that the power is turned off at the circuit breaker. Use a suitable light fixture and connect the black (live) wire from the power source to the fixture's black wire, and the white (neutral) wire to the fixture's white wire. Ground the fixture by connecting the green or bare copper wire to the ground screw. Finally, secure the fixture, install the bulb, and restore power to test the light.


When the bulb is the resistance what this tells about the resistance?

An incandescent bulb has a filament that has a resistance. The value of the resistance determines the current that will flow for a given supply voltage. The heat generated by the current flowing through the filament gives off light. As the resistance of the filament decreases the current increases and you get more light.


Is is ok if the lighting fixture ground wire is wrapped around the bottom of the chain and the ground wire from the light box is connected to the ground screw on the mounting crossbar?

If you are referring to a porcelain or plastic ceiling light fixture most do not have a place to connect the ground wire. You cannot ground these type fixtures. Just connect the ground wire to the mounting crossbar and forget about connecting it to the light itself. It is on the ceiling and will never be touched unless you change the bulb and then you will have the switch in the off position. It is perfectly safe.

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Threadlike wire that gives off light in light buLb?

You are thinking of a filament.


What is a word for the threadlike wire that gives off light in an electric light bulb?

Filament.


How do light bulbs do work?

the wire travels to the bulb and this metal needle that the electricity hits it and it gives off light.


What is filament coil?

it is the coiled wire that heats up and gives off light in a incandescent (ordinary) light bulb.


What is the use of a light bulb?

How about, it gives off light.


What is the difference between led light and a normal light bulb?

a normal light bulb gives off more light


What is the name of a wire that gives off light?

A filament.


What are two ways that an object gives of light?

A torch emits light from the bulb. A mirror gives off light by reflection.


Is a light bulb an example og electromagnetic energy?

A light bulb is not an example of electromagnetic energy, but the light which the bulb gives off is an example of electromagnetic energy.


Why is the light blinking on and off?

The light is blinking on and off because there may be a problem with the electrical connection or the light bulb itself. This can be caused by a loose wire, a faulty switch, or a flickering bulb.


Why the bulb is not lighting when one wire or terminal is not connected?

When one wire or terminal is not connected to a light bulb, it is not possible for electricity to complete the circuit. When a circuit is not completed, the bulb will not light. An off switch, for example, breaks the circuit.


What forms of energy are given off by a light bulb?

A light bulb gives off mainly light energy as well as heat energy. When electricity flows through the filament in the bulb, it gets hot and emits light.