GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyGeneral Science2006

Which one of the following is printed on a commonly used fluorescent tube light?

A

220 k

B

273 k

C

6500 k

D

9000 k

Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation

1. The question asks what Kelvin temperature value (k) is typically printed on a commonly used fluorescent tube light. 2. The Kelvin (K) value printed on lighting products indicates the color temperature, which describes the appearance (coolness or warmness) of the light. 3. Common fluorescent tube lights designed for general illumination often have color temperatures ranging from cool white to daylight. 4. A typical 'cool white' fluorescent lamp has a color temperature around 4100 K, while 'daylight' lamps are often around 5000 K to 6500 K. 5. 6500 K represents a standard 'daylight' color temperature and is frequently found printed on or associated with fluorescent tubes meant to simulate natural daylight. 6. 220 K and 273 K represent very low temperatures (Kelvin, not related to light color). 9000 K represents a very blue, high color temperature, less common for general fluorescent lighting.

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