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What is the unit of measurement for illuminance?
What is the unit of measurement for illuminance?
Which term describes the luminous intensity emitted by a light source per unit area?
Which term describes the luminous intensity emitted by a light source per unit area?
How is luminous flux that is visible to the human eye described?
How is luminous flux that is visible to the human eye described?
What does reflection refer to in the context of light?
What does reflection refer to in the context of light?
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What is the correct definition of illuminance?
What is the correct definition of illuminance?
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Which unit is used to measure luminance?
Which unit is used to measure luminance?
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What might optical control include?
What might optical control include?
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Which of these is NOT a characteristic of luminous flux?
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of luminous flux?
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What is the primary function of light as defined in the fundamentals?
What is the primary function of light as defined in the fundamentals?
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What is radiant flux?
What is radiant flux?
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What is the wavelength range associated with visible light?
What is the wavelength range associated with visible light?
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How is luminous flux defined?
How is luminous flux defined?
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What is the relationship between radiant flux and electromagnetic radiation?
What is the relationship between radiant flux and electromagnetic radiation?
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What unit is used to measure radiant flux?
What unit is used to measure radiant flux?
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Which of the following statements about light is true?
Which of the following statements about light is true?
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What is the significance of the wavelength range of light?
What is the significance of the wavelength range of light?
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What type of reflection occurs on a polished surface?
What type of reflection occurs on a polished surface?
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Which term describes light reflecting off a rough surface?
Which term describes light reflecting off a rough surface?
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What is the outcome when parallel rays are reflected off a non-smooth surface?
What is the outcome when parallel rays are reflected off a non-smooth surface?
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In the context of reflectance factors, which color typically has the highest reflectance?
In the context of reflectance factors, which color typically has the highest reflectance?
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Which combination of reflection components characterizes a compound reflector?
Which combination of reflection components characterizes a compound reflector?
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What phenomenon occurs when light changes speed upon entering a different material?
What phenomenon occurs when light changes speed upon entering a different material?
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Which color has a reflective factor of 10-20%?
Which color has a reflective factor of 10-20%?
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If a material reflects radiation equally in all directions, which type of reflection is it exhibiting?
If a material reflects radiation equally in all directions, which type of reflection is it exhibiting?
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What is the main characteristic of light behaving non-selectively when reflected?
What is the main characteristic of light behaving non-selectively when reflected?
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In terms of reflection, what does a corrugated surface primarily create?
In terms of reflection, what does a corrugated surface primarily create?
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How does the density of a medium affect the speed of light traveling through it?
How does the density of a medium affect the speed of light traveling through it?
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What is the reflectance percentage of lacquer, brilliant white?
What is the reflectance percentage of lacquer, brilliant white?
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Which material has the lowest reflectance percentage?
Which material has the lowest reflectance percentage?
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What phenomenon occurs when light passes by an obstruction, creating an indistinct shadow?
What phenomenon occurs when light passes by an obstruction, creating an indistinct shadow?
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What does diffusion refer to in the context of light?
What does diffusion refer to in the context of light?
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Which of the following materials reflects light at 60-80%?
Which of the following materials reflects light at 60-80%?
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When does interference occur with light waves?
When does interference occur with light waves?
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What can cause a light beam to spread in many directions?
What can cause a light beam to spread in many directions?
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Which surface material has a reflectance percentage between 30-50%?
Which surface material has a reflectance percentage between 30-50%?
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What is the reflectance percentage range of aluminium, high-gloss?
What is the reflectance percentage range of aluminium, high-gloss?
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Study Notes
Light Fundamentals
- Light is radiant energy that creates visual sensation in humans
- Light is defined by its relative efficiency across the electromagnetic spectrum, approximately 380-780 nm
- Radiant flux is the total power of electromagnetic radiation (measured in watts)
Radiant Flux
- Radiant flux is the term for the total power of electromagnetic radiation
- Measured in watts
Luminous Flux
- Luminous flux is the radiant flux of light detectable by the human eye.
- Measured in lumens
Illuminance
- Illuminance (symbol E) is the amount of luminous flux falling on a unit area of a surface.
- Measured in lux (lumens per square meter)
Luminance
- Luminance (symbol L) shows the luminous intensity per unit area of a light source
- Measured in candela per square meter
Optical Control
- Optical control involves several phenomena: reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, diffusion, and absorption
Reflection
- Reflection is the process where light bounces off a surface.
- Can be specular (smooth surfaces) or diffuse (rough surfaces)
Reflection & Reflectors
- Specular reflection occurs when a smooth surface reflects light rays at a predictable angle.
- On a rough surface the rays of light spread out in many different directions; this is called diffuse reflection
Spread
- Spread reflection occurs when a surface is not smooth.
- The reflected rays spread out instead of all reflecting at the same angle.
Diffraction
- Diffraction is the bending of light as it passes through or around an obstacle.
- Creates an indistinct or blurred shadow
Diffusion
- Diffusion involves light spreading out in different directions
- Caused by irregular reflections and refractions from tiny particles, droplets, or bubbles
Absorption
- Absorption occurs when light energy is absorbed by a material and is not transmitted or reflected.
- The material may become warmer due to the absorbed energy.
Refraction & Refractors
- Refraction is the bending of light when it passes from one medium to another of different optical density.
- The change in speed depends on the density of the medium
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of light, including concepts like radiant flux, luminous flux, illuminance, and luminance. This quiz covers essential definitions and measurements related to light and optical control phenomena such as reflection and refraction.
