AC stands for “Alternating Current.” The flow of electrons switch directions – forward and backward.
AC
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Amp / Amperage
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Measures the flow of electricity through a wire.
Circuit
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An electrical “branch” off the main power supply.
CRI
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CRI stands for the “Color Rendering Index” for light quality on a scale of 1 to 100.
DC
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DC stands for “Direct Current.” The flow of electrons moves in only one direction.
Efficacy
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Energy shown in lumens per watt.
Foot Candles
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Measures light on a surface, having the symbol “fc.” One foot candle equals one lumen per square foot.
Kelvin
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Colors of the spectrum, having the symbol “K.”
Lamp
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The technical term for a light bulb.
LPW
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LPW stands for “Lumens Per Watt.”