Inverse square law
Definition
The inverse square law states that the intensity or strength of a physical quantity decreases with the square of the distance from its source.
Related terms
Coulomb's Law: Coulomb's Law describes the electrostatic force between two charged objects, which follows an inverse square relationship similar to the inverse square law.
Radiation Intensity: Radiation intensity refers to how much radiation is emitted per unit area and follows an inverse square relationship as well.
Sound Intensity: Sound intensity measures how loud a sound is at a certain distance from its source and also obeys an inverse square relationship.
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