Monochromatic light of wavelength $3000 \, \mathring{A}$ is incident on a surface of area $4 \, cm^2$. If the intensity of light is $150 \, mW/m^2$, then the rate at which photons strike the target is:

  • A
    $3 \times 10^{10} \, s^{-1}$
  • B
    $9 \times 10^{13} \, s^{-1}$
  • C
    $7 \times 10^{15} \, s^{-1}$
  • D
    $6 \times 10^{19} \, s^{-1}$

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