An isotropic source of 2 candela produces light flux equal to

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An isotropic source of 2 candela produces light flux equal to

Answer: C. 8π lumenFor an isotropic source, luminous flux = luminous intensity x solid angle. The full solid angle around a point source is 4 pi steradian, so flux = 2 x 4 pi =…

  1. A.

    2π lumen

  2. B.

    4π lumen

  3. C.

    8π lumen

  4. D.

    More than one of the above

  5. E.

    None of the above

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Correct answer: C

For an isotropic source, luminous flux = luminous intensity x solid angle. The full solid angle around a point source is 4 pi steradian, so flux = 2 x 4 pi = 8 pi lumen.

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