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What is the irradiance measured at a distance of 1 m and 2 m from a 1 W light point source

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Using the concepto of Irradiance which is the radiant flux (power) received by a surface per unit area we have that,


I = (P)/(A)

Here,

P = Power

A = Area

The propagation of the irradiance is carried out in an area proportional to that of a sphere we will then have,


I = (P)/(4\pi r^2)

Irradiance at a distance of 1m from the source of light is


I = (1W)/(4\pi (1)^2)


I = 0.0796W/m^2


I = 0.08W/m^2

Irradiance at a distance of 2m from the source of light is


I = (1W)/(4\pi 2^2)


I = 0.0198W/m^2


I = 0.02W/m^2

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