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1
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What does ambient or generals light affect?

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Ambient or general lighting affects the ambience of a retail setting while it’s purpose is to provide light in order to perform activities.

2
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What is accent lighting?

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Accent lighting is the localized illumination that uses beamed or concentrated light that calls attention to specific, small areas or objects.

3
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What does perimeter lighting focus the light on?

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Perimeter lighting focuses the light on the boundaries of a space including walls or the ceiling.

4
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What is the intensity?

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The intensity is the amount of light energy that’s reflected in an area or the brightness or dimness of the light.

5
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What is the visible spectrum?

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The visible spectrum is only a small portion of all of the light waves that are visible to the human eye.

6
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What does combustion or flames produce?

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Combustion or flames produces a warm orange-colored light.

7
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What is incandescent light from?

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Incandescent light is from the yellow portion of the spectrum and gives a warm glow to objects.

8
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What is fluorescent light from?

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Fluorescent light is from the blue area of the spectrum but new lamps are designed in order to create a warmer, less blue or a full-spectrum white light that resembles noonday light.

9
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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the concentration and direction of light rays.

10
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What is the form from lighting considered to produce?

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The form from lighting is considered to produce pools of light including lines, shapes, and textures.

11
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What will lighting be used for?

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Lighting will be used for property, product presentation, and promotional activities.