If the distance of Mercury from the Sun is $0.4$ times the distance of the Earth from the Sun,find the solar constant of Mercury in $cal/min \cdot cm^2$. The solar constant of the Earth is $2 \, cal/min \cdot cm^2$.

  • A
    $12.5$
  • B
    $25$
  • C
    $0.32$
  • D
    $2$

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