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Meaning of candela
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candela (n)
the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black body radiating at the temperature of 2,046 degrees Kelvin
candela Sentence Examples
- A candela is a unit of measurement for luminous intensity.
- The candle emitted a luminous glow of approximately one candela.
- Engineers use photometers to measure the luminous intensity in candelas.
- The flashlight had a luminous intensity of 100 candelas, making it suitable for outdoor use.
- Streetlights typically have luminous intensities ranging from several hundred to several thousand candelas.
- The lighthouse beacon shines with an intensity of over a million candelas, guiding ships safely to shore.
- In a dark room, a single candle can emit light with an intensity of about one candela.
- The candela is an important unit in lighting design and engineering.
- The lamp's luminous flux was measured at 500 lumens with a corresponding intensity of 50 candelas.
- Astronomers use the concept of the candela to measure the brightness of stars and other celestial objects.
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the basic unit of luminous intensity adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites; equal to 1/60 of the luminous intensity per square centimeter of a black
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A candela is a unit of measurement for luminous intensity.
The candle emitted a luminous glow of approximately one candela.
Engineers use photometers to measure the luminous intensity in candelas.
The flashlight had a luminous intensity of 100 candelas, making it suitable for outdoor use.
