Photometry Fundamentals Quiz
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What is the basic unit of photometry used to express luminous flux?

  • Candela
  • Lux
  • Lumen (correct)
  • Footcandle
  • At which wavelength is bright vision best, according to the CIE standards?

  • 550 nm
  • 505 nm
  • 555 nm (correct)
  • 480 nm
  • What is the SI unit equivalent of one footcandle (fc)?

  • 100 lx
  • 10 lx (correct)
  • 1 lx
  • 1.5 lx
  • Which condition describes the response of the eye under bright-light conditions?

    <p>Photopic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes the luminous intensity emitted into the entire viewing area?

    <p>Luminance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which photometric quantity measures the intensity of light incident on a surface?

    <p>Illuminance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit used to express luminance intensity?

    <p>Nit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true about the CIE's recognition of vision types?

    <p>Scotopic vision is associated with low-light conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary unit used to express luminous flux?

    <p>Lumen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Scotopic vision is associated with the use of cones in the eye.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the luminous flux incident on one square foot called?

    <p>footcandle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Luminance is expressed in units of ______.

    <p>candela per square meter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following photometric quantities with their descriptions:

    <p>Luminous flux = Total intensity of light from a source Illuminance = Intensity of light incident on a surface Luminance intensity = Luminous flux emitted into the viewing area Scotopic vision = Vision in low light conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which photometric unit is equivalent to one lumen per square meter?

    <p>Lux</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The maximum photopic eye response occurs at a wavelength of 505 nm.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A solid angle is measured in ______.

    <p>steradians</p> Signup and view all the answers

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