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Lamp - GCSE Physics Definition

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A lamp is an electrical device designed to produce light. In the context of GCSE Physics, a lamp typically refers to a component that converts electrical energy into light energy, an example of an energy transfer. When an electric current passes through the lamp's filament or LED, it emits light due to the flow of electricity.

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