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Luminance refers to the amount of light emitted, reflected, or transmitted by a surface or object per unit area. It measures the brightness or intensity of the light perceived by an observer. Check FAQs
Lv=Itd2
Lv - Luminance?It - Intensity of Transmitted Light?d - Distance?

Inverse Square Law Example

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0.2651Edit=21Edit8.9Edit2
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Inverse Square Law Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Inverse Square Law?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Lv=Itd2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Lv=21cd8.9m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Lv=218.92
Next Step Evaluate
Lv=0.265118040651433lx
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Lv=0.265118040651433cd*sr/m²
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Lv=0.2651cd*sr/m²

Inverse Square Law Formula Elements

Variables
Luminance
Luminance refers to the amount of light emitted, reflected, or transmitted by a surface or object per unit area. It measures the brightness or intensity of the light perceived by an observer.
Symbol: Lv
Measurement: IlluminanceUnit: cd*sr/m²
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Intensity of Transmitted Light
Intensity of Transmitted Light varies as the square of the cosine of the angle between the two planes of transmission.
Symbol: It
Measurement: Luminous IntensityUnit: cd
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance
The distance from the light source.
Symbol: d
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Other Formulas to find Luminance

​Go Luminance for Lambertian Surfaces
Lv=Evπ

Other formulas in Laws of Illumination category

​Go Specific Consumption
S.C.=2PinCP
​Go Utilization Factor of Electrical Energy
UF=LrLe
​Go Luminous Intensity
Iv=Lmω
​Go Beer-Lambert Law
It=Ioexp(-βcx)

How to Evaluate Inverse Square Law?

Inverse Square Law evaluator uses Luminance = Intensity of Transmitted Light/Distance^2 to evaluate the Luminance, The Inverse Square Law formula is defined as a law stating that the intensity of an effect such as illumination or gravitational force changes in inverse proportion to the square of the distance from the source. Luminance is denoted by Lv symbol.

How to evaluate Inverse Square Law using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Inverse Square Law, enter Intensity of Transmitted Light (It) & Distance (d) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Inverse Square Law

What is the formula to find Inverse Square Law?
The formula of Inverse Square Law is expressed as Luminance = Intensity of Transmitted Light/Distance^2. Here is an example- 1.018844 = 21/8.9^2.
How to calculate Inverse Square Law?
With Intensity of Transmitted Light (It) & Distance (d) we can find Inverse Square Law using the formula - Luminance = Intensity of Transmitted Light/Distance^2.
What are the other ways to Calculate Luminance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Luminance-
  • Luminance=Illumination Intensity/piOpenImg
Can the Inverse Square Law be negative?
Yes, the Inverse Square Law, measured in Illuminance can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Inverse Square Law?
Inverse Square Law is usually measured using the Candela Steradian per Sq Meter[cd*sr/m²] for Illuminance. Lux[cd*sr/m²] are the few other units in which Inverse Square Law can be measured.
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