Question

Fill in the blank. Consider the inverse square law: When light leaves a light bulb, it spreads out over more and more space as it goes. This makes the light thinner, with less and less light present the further from the light bulb we look. If we stand looking at a light bulb and see how bright it is, then move to be four times farther away from the light bulb, the light from the bulb will look ____________ less bright. Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Intensity of light is inversely proportional to distance from source

I ∝ 1 /r²  where I is intensity and r is distance from source . If I₁ and I₂ be intensity at distance r₁ and r₂ .

I₁ /I₂ = r₂² /r₁²

If r₂ = 4r₁ ( given )

I₁ / I₂ = (4r₁ )² / r₁²

= 16 r₁² / r₁²

I₁ / I₂ = 16

I₂ = I₁ / 16

So intensity will become 16 times less bright .

"16 times " is the answer .