An 14 W energy-efficient fluorescent lamp is designed to produce the same illumination as a conventional 35 W?

Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 at 3:37 pm

Trini asked:

An 14 W energy-efficient fluorescent lamp is designed to produce the same illumination as a conventional 35 W lamp. How much does the energy-efficient lamp save during 95 hours of use? Assume a cost of $0.080/kWh for electrical energy.

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Questions on electrical energy use in the home (appliances)?

Monday, May 4th, 2009 at 11:20 am

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Mira A asked:

I just have a few questions and if you could answer them than that would be great!

Why does the refrigerator use a lot of electrical energy?
What are some reasons why household circuits are wired in parallel?
Why can wiring circuits in parallel be dangerous?
What are four specific ways you could save electrical energy in the home?

Thanks a lot in advance!

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