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How do lights light up?

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The Power of Electricity

When you flick a switch to turn on a light, you open a door for electrons to move through. They move safely through wires and are protected by plastic inside our wash. But remember, electricity can be really dangerous. Every time I turn on the light now, I'm going to think about how far that energy has traveled to get to my house. Thanks so much for showing us how lights light up, Professor Jagadish. It was illuminating. My pleasure. Bye. bye.

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