Machine-translated by Google. Questions are authored in English.
Top

Discussion

Lamp ageing affects colour assessment because

  • A.the spectral output drifts over the life of the lamp
  • B.the lamp becomes physically hotter as it ages
  • C.the correlated colour temperature is fixed for life
  • D.older lamps consume less electrical power

Answer: A

Correct answer: the spectral output drifts over the life of the lamp

Phosphors degrade and electrodes deposit material on the tube, so the spectrum of an ageing lamp is not what it was when new. Since every tristimulus value depends on that spectrum, assessments drift with it - which is why viewing cabinets record lamp hours and lamps are replaced on a schedule rather than when they fail.

No comment is present. Be the first to comment.
Loading…

Post your comment

Please log in or register to post a comment.