Applied Physics (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134159386
Author: Dale Ewen, Neill Schurter, Erik Gundersen
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 14RP
Find the intensity of the light source necessary to produce an illumination of 4.86 lux at 9.25 m from the source.
14. What is the intensity of the light source required to produce the illumination of Problem 13 if the distance from the light source is doubled?
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