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Grade 9General Physics

Why do lightbulbs continue to glow after the light is turned off?

Profile image of rishav kumar
12 Years agoGrade 9
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Profile image of Vikas TU
6 Years ago
Some light switches let through a residue of electricity, even when switched off. ... There is a tiny pick-up of electricity from cables running alongside each other due to electromagnetic induction. This low level induction from the live wire causes the bulb to glow.