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 4 foot-candles, find the intensity on a screen 20 ft from the light.

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


Answer: C

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A. 1
B.
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