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Lightbulb and switch problem; A problem
Topic Started: Nov 30 2006, 03:07 AM (689 Views)
appu_xavier Nov 30 2006, 03:07 AM Post #1
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 Bet you can't get this one! (Andre and Mr.Williams, you know the answer, don't cheat) ^_^

There is a room with light bulb inside it. There is a door connecting this room to a hall way. There are three switches in the hallway. There is no way to see anything from inside the doorway without opening the door. The door is magical. When you touch the door or doorknob, you are magically sucked in and the door locks behind you, without any way to get out. Once inside, you may examine the light bulb in any way you wish. Right now you are in the hall way. The switches are named A, B, and C. Do whatever you want with the switches, then go into the room. Remember, assume this is real life (except for the magical door), you can do anything you would normally be able to do in real life.

If you're still stumped, there is a hint at the bottom.

I'll post the answer later.



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HINT: Remember, lightbulbs don't only give off light energy. ?:-( ?:-(
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Olivia Nov 30 2006, 10:14 PM Post #2
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 I would assume you are trying to figure out which switch is the correct one.

Here is your answer:

Don't touch switch A.
Leave switch B on for about 5 minutes, then turn it off.
Turn on switch C and do not turn it off.

Now go into the room.
If the lightbulb is on, it's switch C,
If the lightbulb is off but warm to the touch, it's switch B.
If the lightbulb is off and not warm, it's switch A.
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Admin Nov 30 2006, 10:39 PM Post #3
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 Correct. It is rather easy...
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cloudblade01 Nov 30 2006, 11:40 PM Post #4
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 very easy, especially because of that hint. it would have been harder if the hint was not given
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Edwardted Dec 7 2006, 12:55 AM Post #5
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 I don't think the hint really helped in any way......
You cannot win without losing.
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appu_xavier Dec 7 2006, 04:51 AM Post #6
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 That's because you're Edward
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Edwardted Dec 7 2006, 08:40 PM Post #7
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 Yea i'm so smart the hint didn't help at all. you finally acknowledge my superiority over you, thank you for finally, after 5 years, understanding this.
You cannot win without losing.
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KRK Dec 7 2006, 10:17 PM Post #8
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 superiority? Indians and oriental asians are about the same intelligence.
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appu_xavier Dec 8 2006, 05:07 AM Post #9
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 No, I meant you're too edwardish to understand big words like hint and thermal.
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KRK Dec 8 2006, 11:33 AM Post #10
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 Yet he's smart enough to solve the problem?
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Edwardted Dec 8 2006, 04:49 PM Post #11
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 hmm. bandar clearly doesnt know what he's talking about. He simply trys to insult me.
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KRK Dec 9 2006, 02:56 AM Post #12
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 The whole thing is pointless.
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theSKINzFAN Dec 14 2006, 02:35 AM Post #13
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 yeah
after we got the answer
it was pointless
Life is something to do when you can't get to sleep.
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Michel Dec 14 2006, 10:55 PM Post #14
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 Then get a new riddle thing.
You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.

-Indira Gandhi (1917 - 1984)
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appu_xavier Dec 15 2006, 06:30 PM Post #15
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 What new riddle thing?
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