Once high voltage bridges the gap in the HID xenon arc tube, only about _____ volts are needed to keep current flowing across the gap.
A)14
B)80
C)200
D)800

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Once the high voltage has initiated the arc in an HID xenon lamp, only about 80 volts are needed to maintain the current flow across the gap. This lower voltage is sufficient to sustain the arc for continuous light emission.

Once High Voltage Bridges the Gap in the HID Xenon