The minimum intensity of light to be detected by the human eye is $10^{-10} \ W/m^2$. The number of photons of wavelength $5.6 \times 10^{-7} \ m$ entering the eye,with a pupil area of $10^{-6} \ m^2$,per second for vision will be nearly:

  • A
    $100$
  • B
    $200$
  • C
    $300$
  • D
    $400$

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