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Calculate the solid angle subtended by the periphery of an area of `1 cm^2` at a point situated symmetrically at a distance of 5 cm from the area.

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`d omega = (ds)/(r^2) = (1cm^2)/((5cm)^2) = 4xx10^(-2) steradian.`
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