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Q.Write any three uses of Neon.

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Neon's characteristic reddish-orange glow when an electric discharge is passed through it, combined with its chemical inertness, makes it useful in lighting and signalling applications.

Three important uses of neon:

  1. Neon-sign discharge tubes / advertising displays — Neon gas, filled in a discharge tube at low pressure and subjected to a high-voltage electric discharge, glows with a characteristic reddish-orange colour. This is widely used for illuminated advertising signs and decorative lighting.
  2. Beacon and warning lights — Because neon's glow penetrates fog and mist effectively, neon lamps are used as beacon/warning lights at airports and on tall structures, signalling to aircraft. …

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