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    • Two Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) bulbs.
    Rights: W. Ampraser, licenced through 123RF.Ltd Published 29 July 2008 Size: 170 KB Referencing Hub media

    Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) that use less energy and have a longer life have been developed to replace incandescent light bulbs.

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      UV and lighting

      Incandescent light bulbs have been the most popular form of electrical lighting since Thomas Edison’s first practical ones 130 years ago. However, they have two major drawbacks: The way they use ...

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