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Why do bulb glow when you switch it on?

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Because electricity flow through it's wire. Electricity came from outlets source. When you plugged in a device, electricity will flow into two ways. One is directed on a bulb and the other one is cut. Two points of cut wires are put in a switch so if you presses the switch, the other current (whether positive or negative) will generate full electricity that is capable of lighting a light bulb.

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