At the distance of Jupiter (6 times further away from the Sun than Earth)the amount of sunlight received per square centimeter 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 from the Sun. Since Jupiter is 6 times further from the Sun than Earth, the sunlight received is 1/(6^2) = 1/36, or 36 times less.

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