Lamp
Incandescant lamps contain a filament inside an evacuated glass bulb. As the current passes through the filament, it heats up and emits light.

Be sure to choose a light bulb that matches the supply voltage of your circuit, and does not draw too much current for the transistor you have chosen.

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