Light Intensity: A & B, Distance D, Minimal Point?

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The intensity of light at any point between two sources, A and B, is determined by the formula I = k * (A/d²) + k * (B/d²), where I is the total intensity, A and B are the intensities of the light sources, and d is the distance from the sources. The point of minimal intensity occurs where the contributions from both sources balance each other out. This can be mathematically expressed using the relationship B = kA, where 0 < k ∈ ℝ. Understanding this relationship allows for the calculation of the exact point along the line joining the two sources where light intensity is minimized.

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the intensity of iturninacion at any point is proportional to Ia intensity of light source and varies inversely as the square of the distance from the source. if two sources, A and B intensities, are at a distance D, at what point on the line that joins them, thee intensity of
Lighting will be minimal?. (Note: Supongase that the intensity at any point is the sum of the intensities due to both bulbs)

The same thinking I = ksenf/d2
and sin (h/d)
and d2 = r2+h2
 
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This problem is just a generalization of your other light source problem. I would work this problem first, and then use the formula you derive to answer the other question. I would probably use the substitution:

$$B=kA$$ where $0<k\in\mathbb{R}$
 

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