An Introduction to Physical Science
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Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
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Chapter 8, Problem 5AYK
(a)
To determine
The reason for choosing gas (a mixture of argon and nitrogen gases at low pressure) instead of air.
(b)
To determine
The gray spot develops on the inside of a bulb, after long periods of use.
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