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Energy from the sun is recived on earth at the rate of `2` cal per `cm^(2)` per min. If avergae wavelength of solar light be taken at `5500 A` then how many photons are recived on the earth per `cm^(2)` per min ?
`(h =6.6 xx 10^(-34)J-s, 1cal = 4.2J)`

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