A $5$ watt source emits monochromatic light of wavelength $5000\; \mathring A$. When placed $0.5\; m$ away, it liberates photoelectrons from a photosensitive metallic surface. When the source is moved to a distance of $1.0\;m$, the number of photo electrons liberated will

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  • A

    be reduced by a factor of $4$

  • B

    be reduced by a factor of $2$

  • C

    be reduced by a factor of $8$

  • D

    be reduced by a factor of $16$

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