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A 100-W incandescent lightbulb radiates visible light at a rate of about 10.0 W; the rest...

A 100-W incandescent lightbulb radiates visible light at a rate of about 10.0 W; the rest of the EM radiation is mostly infrared. Assume that the lightbulb radiates uniformly in all directions. Under ideal conditions, the eye can see the lightbulb if at least 20.0 visible photons per second enter a dark-adapted eye with a pupil diameter of 7 mm. Estimate how far from the source the lightbulb can be seen under these rather extreme conditions. Assume an average wavelength of 631 nm.

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