$A$ potentiometer has a uniform wire of length $5 \,m$. $A$ battery of emf $10 \,V$ and negligible internal resistance is connected between its ends. $A$ secondary cell connected to the circuit gives a balancing length at $200 \,cm$. The emf of the secondary cell is: (in $\,V$)

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $8$

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