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AIIMS 2007 Physics Illumination MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

A point source is kept at a distance of 1000 m has an illumination I. To change the illumination to 1/6I the new distance should become

A

250 m

B

500 m

C

750 m

D

800 m

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

For a point source, illuminance at a distance r is given by luminous flux x φ / 4πr²

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