The intensity of light produced by a light source varies inversely as the square of the distance from the source. If the intensity of light produced 3 feet from a light source is 750 foot-candles, find the intensity of light produced 5 feet from the same source. [4 MARKS]

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2023-02-18

The intensity of light produced by a light source varies inversely as the square of the distance from the source. If the intensity of light produced 3 feet from a light source is 750 foot-candles, find the intensity of light produced 5 feet from the same source. [4 MARKS]

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kanadianugh93

kanadianugh93

Beginner2023-02-19Added 2 answers

Concept: 1 Mark
Application: 3 Marks
Intensivity of light in foot candles Distance from the source 750 3 y 5
750 1 3 2
750 = K 9
K=750×9
y 1 5 2
y = K 25
y = 750 × 9 25
y=270 foot candles

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