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L1-11: INVERSE SQUARE LAW - LIGHT BULB AND RADIOMETER

PURPOSE: To demonstrate that light obeys the inverse square law.

DESCRIPTION: The intensity of the bulb as a function of distance can be measured by a radiometer, verifying the inverse square relationship. The radiometer reading is displayed using an overhead projector slave meter.

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REFERENCES: (PIRA 6B10.20)

EQUIPMENT: 150 watt point source, radiometer, 10VDC projection slave meter, two-meter optical rail.

SETUP TIME: 5 min.


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