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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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