Solve the problem.The intensity I of light varies inversely as the square of the distance D from the source. If the intensity of illumination on a screen 5 ft from a light is 2 foot-candles, find the intensity on a screen 15 ft from the light.

A. 2 foot-candles
B.  foot-candle
C. 1 foot-candles
D.  foot-candle


Answer: D

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