(2) A source is positioned 20 m horizontally from the base of a building and illuminates the vertical side of the building at a height of 40 m with an illuminance of 10 Ix. What is the source's luminous intensity in that direction?

(2) A source is positioned 20 m horizontally from the base of a building and illuminates the vertical side of the building at a height of 40 m with an illuminance of 10 Ix. What is the source's luminous intensity in that direction?

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