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The luminous flux of a monochromatic source of 1 W is 450 lumen `W^-1`. Find the relative luminosity at the wavelength emitted.

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To solve the problem, we need to find the relative luminosity of a monochromatic source of light based on the given luminous flux. Here’s the step-by-step solution: ### Step 1: Understand the Given Information We are given: - The luminous flux of a monochromatic source of 1 W is 450 lumens per watt. - The luminous flux for a 555 nm source of 1 W is 685 lumens. ### Step 2: Define Relative Luminosity ...
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