Hypothesis


I believe that as distance increases, the light intensity will decrease as stated by the Inverse Square Law. The Inverse Square Law states that as the intensity of light waves is inversely proportional to the square of the distance of the wave to its source. For example, if you measure 200mv at 1 m. and then move 2m. away, the measure should be equal to 

(1/22)X 200= 50mv. 

I also believe that the energy saver light bulb will produce the same amount of light intensity as the 60 watt light bulb, since the manufacturers claim that they do. Also, I think that the laser will have the most light intensity, considering that it is harmful to shine a laser in your eye, but it is not as harmful to shine a normal 60 watt light bulb.


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