At the distance of Jupiter (6 times further away from the Sun than Earth)the amount ofsunlight received per square centimeter is different by what factor?
A)6 times less
B)12 times less
C)36 times less
D)6 times more
E)12 times more

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The intensity of sunlight decreases with the square of the distance, so at 6 times the distance from the Sun, Jupiter receives 6^2 = 36 times less sunlight per square centimeter.

At the Distance of Jupiter (6 Times Further Away from the Sun