Light Intensity: A & B, Distance D, Minimal Point?

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In summary, the intensity of illumination at any point is directly proportional to the intensity of the light source and inversely proportional to the square of the distance from the source. For two sources A and B at a distance D, the minimal intensity of lighting on the line joining them can be calculated using the formula I = kA + kB = k(A+B) where k is a constant and A and B are the intensities of the respective sources. This problem can be solved using the substitution B = kA, where k is a positive real number.
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the intensity of iturninacion at any point is proportional to Ia intensity of light source and varies inversely as the square of the distance from the source. if two sources, A and B intensities, are at a distance D, at what point on the line that joins them, thee intensity of
Lighting will be minimal?. (Note: Supongase that the intensity at any point is the sum of the intensities due to both bulbs)

The same thinking I = ksenf/d2
and sin (h/d)
and d2 = r2+h2
 
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This problem is just a generalization of your other light source problem. I would work this problem first, and then use the formula you derive to answer the other question. I would probably use the substitution:

\(\displaystyle B=kA\) where $0<k\in\mathbb{R}$
 

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1. What is light intensity?

Light intensity is the amount of light energy that is emitted or received by a surface or object. It is measured in units of watts per square meter (W/m²).

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