The inverse square law can be derived by looking at the surface area of a [[sphere]] of radius ''r''. The surface area of a sphere is 4πr<sup>2</sup>. As the radius increases, the surface area of the sphere goes up with the square of the radius and the intensity of the phenomena will be inversely proportional to the [[surface area]]. | The inverse square law can be derived by looking at the surface area of a [[sphere]] of radius ''r''. The surface area of a sphere is 4πr<sup>2</sup>. As the radius increases, the surface area of the sphere goes up with the square of the radius and the intensity of the phenomena will be inversely proportional to the [[surface area]]. |