$A$ $5\; W$ source emits monochromatic light of wavelength $5000\; Å$. When placed $0.5\; m$ away, it liberates photoelectrons from a photosensitive metallic surface. When the source is moved to a distance of $1.0\; m$, the number of photoelectrons liberated will

  • A
    be reduced by a factor of $4$
  • B
    be reduced by a factor of $2$
  • C
    be reduced by a factor of $8$
  • D
    be reduced by a factor of $16$

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