According to the Inverse Square Law of Light, How Will

question 16

Multiple Choice

According to the inverse square law of light, how will the apparent brightness of an object change if its distance to us triples?

• A) Its apparent brightness will decrease by a factor of 9.
• B) Its apparent brightness will increase by a factor of 9.
• C) Its apparent brightness will decrease by a factor of 3.
• D) Its apparent brightness will increase by a factor of 3.

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