QUESTION
Medium
Environment & Ecology
Prelims 2011
What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp?
- To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphor while an LED lamp uses semiconductor material.
- The average lifespan of a CFL is much longer than that of an LED lamp.
- A CFL is less energy-efficient as compared to an LED lamp.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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