A light bulb flickers, but it's not broken. What could be the cause?
Category: Mystery · Difficulty: easy
Hint: Consider what's behind the scenes of electrical issues.
Answer
A loose connection
Explanation
A loose connection can cause flickering without indicating a broken bulb.
This is an easy mystery riddle — a good one for children and beginners. The answer is A loose connection.
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