The unit of luminous intensity is

The unit of luminous intensity is Correct Answer Candela

Concept:

Fundamental units: 

  • The fundamental units are those units that are derived from fundamental quantities, as they can describe by the(SI unit) International unit.
  • They are basically not dependent on any other units, and all other units are created and derived from them. 
  • These are 7 fundamental units accepted internationally for scientific measurements. 
7 FUNDAMENTAL UNITS
Physical Quantity SI unit Symbol
Length meter m
Mass Kilogram kg
Time second s
Electric current ampere A
Temperature Kelvin K
Luminous intensity Candela Cd
Amount of substance Mole mol
 

 

Explanation:

So, from the above table, it is clear that the luminous intensity is a fundamental unit and it is having a unit as candela. 

Additional Information

  • Hertz is the unit of Frequency.
  • Weber is the unit of magnetic Field Intensity. 
  • Curie is the unit of radioactivity. 

Important Points

Luminous Intensity: It is the amount of visible light passing through the solid angle.  

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