When light of intensity $1 \ W/m^2$ and wavelength $5 \times 10^{-7} \ m$ is incident on a surface, it is completely absorbed. If $100$ photons emit one electron and the surface area is $1 \ cm^2$, what is the photoelectric current?

  • A
    $2 \ mA$
  • B
    $0.4 \ \mu A$
  • C
    $4.0 \ mA$
  • D
    $4 \ \mu A$

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