Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 17 - Waves-II - Problems - Page 512: 95b

Answer

$I=0.032W/m^2$

Work Step by Step

To find intensity, the formula relating power, intensity, and distance from a source must be used. This formula is $$I=\frac{P}{A}=\frac{P}{4\pi R^2}$$ Substituting in known values of $P=10.W$ and $R=5.0m$ yields $$I=\frac{10.W}{4\pi (5.0m)^2}=.032W/m^2$$
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