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High School How are the mercury atoms in a fluorescent lamp ionised?
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High School How are the mercury atoms in a fluorescent lamp ionised?
I think I vaguely understand how it works but not completely. So far, I understand that fluorescent lamps have an electrode at both ends and are filled with an unreactive, low-pressure gas such as mercury. When the current passes through, the electrons are accelerated and they collide with the...- FastCar
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What misconceptions do A-level physics students commonly have?
Hey! I'm an A-level physics student. I joined this to help me understand some of the concepts better and clear away any misconceptions.- FastCar
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