Which of the following instruments is used for the comparison of candle powers of different sources?

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  1. Radio meter
  2. Bunsen meter
  3. Photo meter
  4. Candle meter

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Option 3 : Photo meter
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Photo meter

  • A photometer is an instrument that measures the strength of electromagnetic radiation in the range from ultraviolet to infrared and includes the visible spectrum. 
  • These instruments are used for the comparison of candle powers of different sources.
  • Most photometers detect the light with photoresistors, photodiodes, or photomultipliers.
  • To analyze the light, the photometer may measure the light after it has passed through a filter or through a monochromator for determination at defined wavelengths or for analysis of the spectral distribution of the light.

Additional InformationRadiometer is a device used to measure the intensity of radiant energy.

Bunsen meter is used to visually compare the luminosity of two light sources.

A candle meter is a device that is used to measure the amount of light that falls on a surface.

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