What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp 1 To produce light a CFL uses mercury vapour an...........

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What is the difference between a CFL and an LED lamp?

1. To produce light, a CFL uses mercury vapour and phosphorus while an LED lamp uses semiconductor material.

2. The average lifespan of a CFL is much longer than that of LED lamp.

3. A CFL is less energy – efficient as compared to an LED lamp.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

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Explanation:

To produce light, a CEL uses mercury vapour and phosphorus while an LED lamp uses semi-conductor material.
LED light bulbs are the undisputed, heavy weight champion with lifepan of 25,000 hours while CFL bulbs which bring in a respectable 8,000 hours of overage life expectancy.