(a) On what principle does lighting in a fluorescent tube operate? (b) State two factors...

PHYSICS
WAEC 2012

(a) On what principle does lighting in a fluorescent tube operate?

(b) State two factors which determine the colour of light produced in a fluorescent tube.

Explanation

(a) Fluorescent tube operate on the principle of electrical discharge through a gas at very low pressure and very high voltage.

(b) Factors which determine the colour of light in a fluorescent tube are: -voltage across the tube -nature of gas in the tube -nature of powder coating inside the tube.



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