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Light Switches and Bulbs

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A windowless room contains three identical light fixtures, each containing an identical light bulb. Each light is connected to one of three switches outside the room. Before opening the door you may play with the light switches as many times as you like. After opening the door you may no longer touch a switch. How can you tell which switch goes to which light?