"Candela" is the unit name of which quantity?
Correct answer: B. Intensity
- A. Time
- B. Intensity
- C. Mole
- D. Meter
Explanation
The candela (cd) is the SI unit for luminous intensity. Luminous intensity is a measure of the amount of light emitted in a particular direction. It takes into account the sensitivity of the human eye to different wavelengths of light. The candela is defined based on the perceived brightness of a light source, making it a unit related to human vision.
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