Difference between revisions of "Candela"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A [ | + | A [[SI]] measurement unit equal to 1/60 the luminous intensity in a square centimeter around platinum at 2047 degrees Kelvin. Candela replaces the old measurement unit of candle. One candela equals 0.98 candles. |
| − | See also [ | + | See also [[lumen]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Latest revision as of 12:10, 12 January 2014
Description
A SI measurement unit equal to 1/60 the luminous intensity in a square centimeter around platinum at 2047 degrees Kelvin. Candela replaces the old measurement unit of candle. One candela equals 0.98 candles.
See also Lumen.
Synonyms and Related Terms
candle (old unit); candela (Port., Fr.);