Why Is Phosphor Emission Duration Crucial in TV Screen Design?

[HelloKitty_1]

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.

 

[berkeman]

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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