$A$ parallel beam of light of wavelength $900 \, nm$ and intensity $100 \, W/m^2$ is incident on a surface perpendicular to the beam. The number of photons crossing $1 \, cm^2$ area perpendicular to the beam in one second is:

  • A
    $3 \times 10^{16}$
  • B
    $4.5 \times 10^{16}$
  • C
    $4.5 \times 10^{17}$
  • D
    $4.5 \times 10^{20}$

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