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Lux (lx) is a unit in the category of Illuminance. This unit is commonly used in the SI unit system. Lux (lx) has a dimension of L-2J where L is length, and J is luminous intensity. This unit is the standard SI unit in this category.
Note that the seven base dimensions are M (Mass), L (Length), T (Time), Q (Temperature), N (Aamount of Substance), I (Electric Current), and J (Luminous Intensity).
Other units in the category of Illuminance include Foot-Candle (ft-C, ft-cd, fc), and Phot (ph).
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