$A$ potentiometer wire is $4 \,m$ long and a potential difference of $3 \,V$ is maintained between its ends. The e.m.f. of the cell which balances against a length of $100 \,cm$ of the potentiometer wire is: (in $V$)

  • A
    $0.60$
  • B
    $0.20$
  • C
    $0.45$
  • D
    $0.75$

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