A point source of luminous intensity 10 candela illuminates a surface normally at a distance of 2 m. The illuminance is

Options

  • A. 1.5 lux
  • B. 2.5 lux
  • C. 5 lux
  • D. 10 lux
  • E. 20 lux

Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)

C. 5 lux

Detailed Explanation

For normal incidence, illuminance E = I/r². Thus E = 10/2² = 10/4 = 2.5 lux. Therefore the correct option should be 2.5 lux.