An electric bulb is connected to a cell through a switch as shown in figure. When the switch is brought to the ‘ON’ position, the bulb does not glow. What could be the possible reason/s for it?

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When the switch is brought to the ‘ON’ position, the bulb does not glow. There could be the following reasons for it:
(i) Loose connections between terminals of cell, bulb or switch.
(ii) Connecting wires may be broken.
(iii) The cell may be a used one.
(iv) The bulb may be fused.

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An electric bulb is connected to a cell through a switch as shown in figure. When the switch is brought to the ‘ON’ position, the bulb does not glow. What could be the possible reason/s for it?

When the switch is brought to the ‘ON’ position, the bulb does not glow. There could be the following reasons for it: (i) Loose connections between terminals of cell, bulb or switch. (ii) Connecting wires may be broken. (iii) The cell may be a used one. (iv) The bulb may be fused.

When the switch is brought to the ‘ON’ position, the bulb does not glow. There could be the following reasons for it:
(i) Loose connections between terminals of cell, bulb or switch.
(ii) Connecting wires may be broken.
(iii) The cell may be a used one.
(iv) The bulb may be fused.