1Which of these has the same dimensions as luminous intensity?
Luminous intensity and luminous flux both have the dimensions [cd].
SI base quantitiesClass 11, Units and Measurements
Dimensional formula of Luminous intensity
[cd]
The SI base quantity for the brightness of a light source in one direction. It is rarely used in Class 11 and 12 calculations.
How to get the dimensional formula of luminous intensity
- Luminous intensity is one of the seven SI base quantities, so its dimension is written directly: [cd].
Quantities with the dimensions [cd]
Equal dimensions do not make them the same quantity. Compare luminous intensity with the others in the full grid.
Three questions on luminous intensity
2What is the SI unit of luminous intensity?
The SI unit of luminous intensity is the candela (cd).
3Do luminous intensity and amount of substance have the same dimensions?
Luminous intensity is [cd] but amount of substance is [mol].
Luminous intensity: quick answers
What is the dimensional formula of luminous intensity?
The dimensional formula of luminous intensity is [cd]. It is one of the seven SI base quantities.
What is the SI unit of luminous intensity?
The SI unit of luminous intensity is the candela (cd).
Which quantities have the same dimensions as luminous intensity?
Luminous intensity shares [cd] with luminous flux. Equal dimensions do not make them the same quantity.