UPSC Prelims 2021 · GS Paper 1 · Q22
Science & Technology
Medium · Sodium Vapour Lamps versus LED Lighting
Consider the following statements comparing sodium vapour street lamps with LED lamps:
1. Sodium lamps emit light in all directions (omnidirectionally), while LEDs are inherently directional emitters.
2. Sodium lamps have a longer operational lifespan than LEDs.
3. Sodium lamp light is nearly monochromatic yellow, while LEDs can produce a broad, tunable colour spectrum.
How many of the statements given above are correct?