A point source of luminous intensity 10 candela illuminates a surface normally at a distance of 2 m. The illuminance is
Options
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A.
1.5 lux
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B.
2.5 lux
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C.
5 lux
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D.
10 lux
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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.