If the distance from an isotropic point source is doubled, the illuminance becomes

Options

  • A. One-half of the original
  • B. One-fourth of the original
  • C. Twice the original
  • D. Four times the original
  • E. Unchanged

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

B. One-fourth of the original

Detailed Explanation

Illuminance varies inversely as the square of distance: E ∝ 1/r². Doubling distance makes E one-fourth.