General Physics, 2nd Edition
General Physics, 2nd Edition
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ISBN: 9780471522782
Author: Morton M. Sternheim
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 26, Problem 21E

(a)

To determine

The minimum intensity of the light.

(b)

To determine

The power of the source.

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