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The filament, the thin wire inside the bulb, gets brittle with use and the shock of the torch hitting the ground can well break it.

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How does the wind up torch work?

A wind-up torch typically works by converting mechanical energy from winding a crank into electrical energy that powers the light. This energy is stored in a rechargeable battery within the torch. When the torch is wound up, the mechanical energy is transferred to the battery, which then powers the light emitting diodes (LEDs) to produce light.


When a torch is switched on energy is transferred from the battery to the bulb how is energy?

When a torch is switched on, the electrical energy stored in the battery is converted into light and heat energy by the bulb. The electrical energy flows through the circuit and causes the bulb’s filament to heat up, emitting light as a result of this process.


What is a wind-up torch?

A wind-up torch is a type of flashlight that is powered by manually winding a crank or handle to generate energy to light up the bulb. It does not require batteries or external power sources, making it useful in emergency situations or outdoor activities.


How do electrons travel in a torch?

In a torch, electrons flow from the negative terminal of the battery to the positive terminal through a circuit. The flow of electrons through a conductor (such as a wire in the flashlight circuit) creates an electrical current, which powers the lightbulb to produce light.


Why does the lamp in a torch light up?

Several answers are possible, for example: 1) Because that's what it was designed to do. 2) Because energy from the batteries is converted into light energy. 3) You might also analyze in more details (a) how the battery produces energy, and (b) how the light bulb produces light. The latter part really depends on the technology used, since there are different types of light-bulbs.

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How do you light up the lighthouse on ghost story island?

you pick up the torch and light the torch then you use it to see in the light house if my answer is wrong correct me


What is the olymipc torch?

It is a torch that people light up at the start and end of the Olympics.


How is the torch used in the modern Olympics?

They run up the stairs and light it using the torch.


How do you light up the bomb with a torch on Dooors?

Click on the torch so that it highlights... then click on the bomb.


Does the statue of liberty's torch light up?

yes


How does the wind up torch work?

A wind-up torch typically works by converting mechanical energy from winding a crank into electrical energy that powers the light. This energy is stored in a rechargeable battery within the torch. When the torch is wound up, the mechanical energy is transferred to the battery, which then powers the light emitting diodes (LEDs) to produce light.


How do workers change the light bulb in the Statue of Liberty torch?

walk up the Statue of Liberty to the torch with a latter and change them


What is a stick with a fire at one end of it and rhymes with scorch?

Ah, that sounds like a torch! A torch is a wonderful tool used to light up the darkness and guide our way. Just like how a little light can brighten a painting, a torch can brighten our path in the night.


How often does the torch on the statue of liberty shine?

yes it does. the statue has a light that light up at night.(powered like any light)\


When did the torch of the Statue of Liberty first light up and has it ever gone out?

No it never litte up


What is the job of the cells and wires and bulb and switch in a torch?

The job of a bulb is to give off heat and light energy


Who keeps the torch lit for the Statue of Liberty?

When they first got the statue of liberty they put a solar system in the torch and so the sun reflects on it and makes it light up.