According to the inverse square law of light,how will the apparent brightness of an object change if its distance to us triples?
A) Its apparent brightness will increase by a factor of 9.
B) Its apparent brightness will decrease by a factor of 9.
C) Its apparent brightness will increase by a factor of 3.
D) Its apparent brightness will decrease by a factor of 3.
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