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In cosmic rays 0.15 protons `cm^(-2) s^(-1)` are entering the Earth's atmosphere . If the radius of the Earth is 6400 km, the current received by the Earth in the form of cosmic rays is nearly.

A

0.12 A

B

1.2 A

C

`12 A`

D

120 A

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