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Obj. 4.00 Int. Desig
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Efficacy | a measurement of how efficient the light source is in converting electrical energy to lumens of visible light. Measured in lumens per watt (LPW). |
| Footcandle | a unit of light that falls on a surface one foot from a standard candle. |
| Glare | excessive brightness from a light source which makes it difficult to see. |
| Kelvin | the measurement scale used to determine the warmth or coolness of a lamp. |
| Lamp | a glass envelope from which light is emitted, known as a lightbulb. |
| Lumen | a unit of illuminance or light that falls on a surface. One lux is equal to one lumen per square foot. |
| Soffit | a lowered portion of the ceiling which usually hides some construction detail such as pipes or heating and cooling ductwork. |
| Volt | the force of electricity in a power line. |
| Watt | a measurement of the amount of electricity used. |