Topic 4 - Bioenergetics ( 5. the inverse square law ) Flashcards
1
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what is the inverse square law
A
The light intensity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance – this is the inverse square law. For each distance of the plant from the lamp, light intensity will be proportional to the inverse of , meaning distance squared.
2
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formula for inverse square law
A
1/d^2
