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Intensity of Electromagnetic Radiation

I=Ps4πr2
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The intensity S of an electromagnetic wave refers to the power per area the wave imparts if it is absorbed by a surface. The intensity is determined by the strength of the magnetic and electric fields

The equation is expressed as

I=Ps4πr2

where 

  • Ps is the power of source
  • 4πr2 is the surface area of the sphere