The sun radiates electromagnetic energy at the rate of $3.9 \times 10^{26} \ W$. Its radius is $6.96 \times 10^8 \ m$. The intensity of sunlight at the solar surface will be (in $W/m^2$):

  • A
    $1.4 \times 10^4$
  • B
    $2.8 \times 10^5$
  • C
    $4.2 \times 10^6$
  • D
    $6.4 \times 10^7$

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