Frequency

In ac systems, the rate at which the current changes direction, expressed in hertz (cycles per second); A measure of the number of complete cycles of a wave-form per unit of time.

Foot-candle (fc)

Standard unit of measure for illumination on a surface. The Average foot-candle level on a square surface is equal to the lumens striking the surface, divided by the area of the surface.

Fluorescent Lamp

A low pressure Mercury, electric discharge lamp in which a fluorescing coating (Phosphor) transforms some of the ultraviolet energy generated by the discharge into light.