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The intensity of light is measured in lumens.

The amount of energy in light can be measured in any unit of energy (BTU, calories, Joules, etc.)

The energy per unit time can be measured in any unit of power (Watts, horsepower etc.)

All of these are independent of specific classes of coordinate systems and hence "scalar".

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