The eye can detect $5 \times 10^4$ photons per square metre per second of green light $(\lambda = 5000 \ \mathring{A})$ while the ear can detect $10^{-13} \ W/m^2$. The factor by which the eye is more sensitive as a power detector than the ear is close to:

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $106$
  • D
    $1539$

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