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A torch bulb filament glows brighter after the switch is turned on
PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity
Problem
A torch bulb filament glows brighter after the switch is turned on, yet the current through it is observed to decrease slightly after an initial surge. Explain the reason for this behaviour.
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