Example 1
Initial Intensity: 100 units; Initial Distance: 1 meters; New Distance: 2 meters
New Intensity: 25 units
Inverse Square Law Calculator
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Calculates the intensity or effect of something according to the inverse square law. This law states that the intensity of a phenomenon is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source.
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How To Use
How to use this calculator
Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Initial Intensity, Initial Distance, and New Distance in the units shown.
Step 2
Read New Intensity in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.
Step 3
Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.
Worked Examples
Example calculations
See the inputs and their calculated results.
Example 2
Initial Intensity: 50 units; Initial Distance: 2 meters; New Distance: 4 meters
New Intensity: 12.5 units
Example 3
Initial Intensity: 200 units; Initial Distance: 1 meters; New Distance: 5 meters
New Intensity: 8 units
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