Why Is Phosphor Emission Duration Crucial in TV Screen Design?

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Homework Statement



Why is the length of time over which a phosphor emits light an imporant factor to consider when designing a television screen?

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The Attempt at a Solution



I have gone over the last three chapters in my textbook for the answer. I even drove to the library to try to get some more understanding of it.
 
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HelloKitty_1 said:

Homework Statement



Why is the length of time over which a phosphor emits light an imporant factor to consider when designing a television screen?

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I have gone over the last three chapters in my textbook for the answer. I even drove to the library to try to get some more understanding of it.

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