we have those long fluorescent light bulbs in our office and our boss claims that is why it's so hot in here. could he be right?
2007-01-24 06:09:43 · 4 answers · asked by MK 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Yes, they do release heat. While an incandescent lamp will convert about 10% of the energy into visible light, fluorescent will convert between 30 and 40%, still leaving most of the electricity used as waste heat.
2007-01-24 06:15:29 · answer #1 · answered by Vincent G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he is right. The heat produced by miles and miles of fluorescent lamps in large office buildings must be taken into consideration in designing the Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system for the building.
2007-01-24 07:54:51 · answer #2 · answered by hevans1944 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
partially corrent. The energy is converted to heat but that's not hot enough to heat up the room, tell your boss to study physics =p
2007-01-24 06:17:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, most of the energy is wasted as heat.
2007-01-24 06:17:34 · answer #4 · answered by Gee Wye 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋