Calculating Wattage of a Light Bulb in a Soot-Covered Room

In summary, a light bulb covered in black soot in a room maintained at 20 degrees celsius has an equilibrium temperature of 100 degrees celsius. The wattage of the bulb cannot be determined without additional information such as the size or surface area of the bulb.
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A light bulb is completely covered with a thin coat of black soot in a room maintained at 20 degree celsius. If the shell has an equilibrium temperature of 100 degree celsius. What is the wattage of the bulb?

I can't understand how to do it. I am a student of 9th standard.
 
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ritwik06 said:
A light bulb is completely covered with a thin coat of black soot in a room maintained at 20 degree celsius. If the shell has an equilibrium temperature of 100 degree celsius. What is the wattage of the bulb?

I can't understand how to do it. I am a student of 9th standard.
Do they give you the radius or area of the lightbulb?

AM
 
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Andrew Mason said:
Do they give you the radius or area of the lightbulb?

AM

No nothing at all! I have provided everything given at the question. If it isn't possible just tell me a way hot to prove that the given data is insufficient. :smile:
 
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1. How do I calculate the wattage of a light bulb in a soot-covered room?

To calculate the wattage of a light bulb in a soot-covered room, you will need to know the luminous flux (measured in lumens) and the efficacy (measured in lumens per watt) of the bulb. The formula is: Wattage = Luminous Flux / Efficacy. This will give you the wattage of the bulb in a clean room. To account for the soot-covered room, you will also need to multiply the calculated wattage by the absorption coefficient (typically around 0.9 for a soot-covered room).

2. How does soot affect the wattage of a light bulb?

Soot is a dark, light-absorbing material that can significantly reduce the light output of a bulb. This means that a higher wattage bulb may be needed in a soot-covered room to achieve the same level of brightness as a lower wattage bulb in a clean room.

3. Can I use a regular light bulb in a soot-covered room?

Yes, you can use a regular light bulb in a soot-covered room, but it may not provide the same level of brightness as it would in a clean room. You may need to use a higher wattage bulb or additional lighting to achieve the desired level of brightness.

4. How can I measure the luminous flux and efficacy of a light bulb?

Luminous flux can be measured using a device called a photometer, which measures the amount of visible light emitted by a source. Efficacy can be found on the packaging or specifications of the light bulb, or it can be calculated by dividing the luminous flux by the wattage of the bulb.

5. Are there any safety concerns when using light bulbs in a soot-covered room?

Yes, there are potential safety concerns when using light bulbs in a soot-covered room. The soot can build up on the bulb and potentially cause it to overheat and even catch fire. It is important to regularly clean the bulbs and ensure they are not being used at a higher wattage than recommended for the soot-covered room.

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