The amount of light reaching a point at a distance r from a light source A of

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The amount of light reaching a point at a distance r from a light source A of intensity IA is IA/r2. Suppose that a second light source B of intensity IB = 4IA is located 10 m from A. Find the point on the segment joining A and B where the total amount of light is at a minimum.

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Calculus

ISBN: 9781319055844

4th Edition

Authors: Jon Rogawski, Colin Adams, Robert Franzosa

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