Question:

Minimum intensity of light detectable is \(10^{-10}\,W/m^2\). Number of photons entering eye per second (\(\lambda=5.6\times10^{-7}m\), pupil area \(10^{-6}m^2\)).

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Number of photons = total energy per second energy per photon.
Updated On: Apr 23, 2026
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Concept: \[ E = \frac{hc}{\lambda}, \quad N = \frac{IA}{E} \]

Step 1:
Energy per photon \[ E = \frac{6.6\times10^{-34}\cdot3\times10^8}{5.6\times10^{-7}} \approx 3.5\times10^{-19}J \]

Step 2:
Power entering eye \[ P = IA = 10^{-10}\times10^{-6} = 10^{-16}W \]

Step 3:
Number of photons \[ N = \frac{10^{-16}}{3.5\times10^{-19}} = 300 \]
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