SOLUTION: The intensity, I, of light received fro a source varies inversely as the square of the distance, d, from the source. If the light intensity is 6 foot-candles at 16 feet, find the l
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Question 843389: The intensity, I, of light received fro a source varies inversely as the square of the distance, d, from the source. If the light intensity is 6 foot-candles at 16 feet, find the light intensity at 17 feet. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"The intensity, I, of light received fro a source varies inversely as the square of the distance, d, from the source.", or .
light intensity is 6 foot-candles at 16 feet,
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The main equation is .
The question is for d=17, so evaluate .
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