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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The intensity of light from a light source varies inversely as the square of the distance from the light source. Write an equation for the variation. Use k as the constant, i for the intensity of the light, and d for the distance.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok so wt problem r u facing?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i mean which part...

OpenStudy (anonymous):

rmbr in previous question how did i derived the relationship btw y and x.... do the same here except here it is square of distance.. :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i=kd^2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i=k/d^2?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

So which one?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the second one

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