$A$ potentiometer has a potential gradient of $2 \, mV/cm$. It is used to measure the potential difference across a $10 \, \Omega$ resistor. If the length of the potentiometer wire required to obtain the null point is $50 \, cm$,the current flowing through the $10 \, \Omega$ resistor is ............. $mA$.

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $2$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $10$

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