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Paheli does not have a night lamp in her...

Paheli does not have a night lamp in her room. She covered the bulb of her room with a towel in the night to get dim light. Has she taken the right step? Give one reason to justify your answer.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Situation**: Paheli wants to have dim light in her room at night but does not have a night lamp. To achieve this, she covers the bulb with a towel. 2. **Identifying the Problem**: Covering the bulb with a towel will reduce the amount of light coming from the bulb, making it dimmer. However, this action raises concerns regarding safety and energy efficiency. 3. **Analyzing the Consequences**: When the bulb is covered, it continues to produce light and heat. The towel will absorb the heat generated by the bulb, which can lead to the towel becoming very hot. ...
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