Hot Shock
Definition
Deformation associated with force acting on a hot filament, interpreted with the full lamp condition. Examine the full assembly, damage, deposits and possible later effects. One feature alone does not prove whether a light was operating at impact.
- Context
- Lamp examination
For example, deformation compatible with force on a heated filament must still be assessed alongside other damage and possible later heating histories.
Heating history, subsequent damage and alternative mechanisms require consideration.
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