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The diagram shows light from a point source, S, spreading out as it gets further from S. The intensity of light passing through the surface which is 1 m from S is 2... show full transcript
Step 1
Answer
To find the intensity at 2 m, we use the inverse square law, which states that intensity decreases with the square of the distance.
Using the formula:
Assuming power remains constant, the intensity will follow the relation:
Thus, at 2 m, the intensity will be:
Since the options are not explicitly labeled as calculated, we select option D: 2.5 × 4, as it reflects an intensity that contains the correct relationship based on the question context.
Step 2
Answer
Power is determined by the formula:
Here, the intensity (I) is 2.5 W/m² and the area (A) at 1 m is 0.2 m². Therefore:
Thus, the power of the light passing through the surface which is 1 m from S is 0.5 W.
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