A surface is illuminated normally by a 12 candela point source placed 3 m away. The illuminance on the surface is

Options

  • A. 1 lux
  • B. 4/3 lux
  • C. 3 lux
  • D. 4 lux
  • E. 12 lux

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. 4/3 lux

Detailed Explanation

For normal incidence, E = I/r² = 12/3² = 12/9 = 4/3 lux.