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    What is the standard unit for luminous intensity?
    Question

    What is the standard unit for luminous intensity?

    A.

    Tesla

    B.

    Candela

    C.

    Steradian

    D.

    Radian

    Correct option is B


    The standard unit for luminous intensity is the Candela (cd), which is one of the seven SI base units. It measures the brightness of a light source in a specific direction.
    Definition of Candela (cd):
    A candela is defined as:
    "The luminous intensity, in a given direction, of a source that emits monochromatic radiation of frequency 540 × 10¹² Hz (green light) and has a radiant intensity of 1/683 watt per steradian in that direction."
    · A standard wax candle emits approximately 1 candela.
    · A typical LED flashlight may have 100-500 candelas.
    · A car headlight emits around 20,000 candelas.

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