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Inverse square law

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

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.

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