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The intensity of light is inversely proportional to the square of distance from the source of light.


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Solution

The correct option is A True
  1. The intensity of light is inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source of light.
  2. Hence when the distance from the source of light goes on increasing the intensity of light goes on decreasing.
  3. Candela is the SI unit of intensity of light.

Hence, This statement is true.


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