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Illumination: A Foot Candle Is A Measurement of Light Intensity
Illumination: A Foot Candle Is A Measurement of Light Intensity
FOOT CANDLE
a foot candle is a measurement of light intensity and is defined
as the illuminance on a one-square foot surface from a uniform
source of light.
With the right foot-candle rating in terms of light output, you can
ensure that you’re providing your plants with the optimal light
levels for growth and health.
Advantages
Good for lighting small areas.
Cheap for the consumer.
No toxic materials are present.
Safe to handle.
Fast on time.
No flicker.
Disadvantages
Not energy Efficient.
Not good for large areas.
Low lifespan compared to other light bulbs.
FLOURESCENT LAMPS
The fluorescent lamp is a major advancement and a commercial
success in small-scale lighting since the original tungsten
incandescent bulb. These bulbs are highly efficient compared to
incandescent bulbs. Fluorescence is the phenomenon in which
absorption of light of a given wavelength by a fluorescent molecule
is followed by the emission of light at longer wavelengths.
SOURCES OF LIGHT
ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
NATURAL LIGHT
SUN- the major and most imperative source of natural light present on
earth is sun. The sun is the only natural source that is a massive ball
of fire in which nuclear fusions produce large amount of energy at
the center . sun is the major factor behind the light on earth which
produces heat as well.
Star- star is other factor which produces light even though the
amount of quantity that reaches the earth is small.
Moon- moon is one planet which produces light but not of its own. The
light that moon gives is the result of reflection from the sun because
moon does not have its own light