Mistake regarding lamps on wikipedia

[stickythighs]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamp_(electrical_component)


The wikipedia article on lamps says the following: "A lamp is a replaceable component such as an incandescent light bulb, which is designed to produce light from electricity."

Some lamps are powered from gas, not electricity.

 

[cristo]

1. That article is entitled "lamps (electrical component).

2. It is not the purpose of PF to point out mistakes in wikipedia.

 

[quicknote]

For example, a propane lamp used for camping or a gas lamp used for street lighting.

While it is true that some lamps are powered by gas, the statement on wikipedia is referring specifically to electrical lamps. This is evident from the context of the article, which is discussing different types of lamps used for lighting purposes. Additionally, the term "lamp" is commonly used to refer to an electrical light source, and it is important to maintain consistency in language and terminology in scientific articles.

It may be helpful to add a note or clarification in the article that while most lamps are powered by electricity, there are some exceptions that use gas as a source of light. This would provide a more comprehensive understanding for readers and avoid any confusion or misinformation. As scientists, it is important to always strive for accuracy and clarity in our statements and sources.