Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Waves-II - Problems - Page 508: 30a

Answer

The intensity is given by $I=P / 4 \pi r^{2}$ when the source is "point-like." Therefore, at $r=3.00 \mathrm{m},$ $$ I=\frac{1.00 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{W}}{4 \pi(3.00 \mathrm{m})^{2}}=8.84 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{W} / \mathrm{m}^{2} $$

Work Step by Step

The intensity is given by $I=P / 4 \pi r^{2}$ when the source is "point-like." Therefore, at $r=3.00 \mathrm{m},$ $$ I=\frac{1.00 \times 10^{-6} \mathrm{W}}{4 \pi(3.00 \mathrm{m})^{2}}=8.84 \times 10^{-9} \mathrm{W} / \mathrm{m}^{2} $$
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