Inverse-square law

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-006631",
  "term": "Inverse-square law",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A principle stating that the intensity of a physical quantity emanating from a point source decreases in proportion to the square of the distance from that source. This relationship applies to phenomena such as gravitational force, electrostatic force, and the intensity of light or sound. For example, if the distance doubles, the intensity becomes one-fourth of its original value.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/inverse-square-law/"
}