$A$ potentiometer having a potential gradient of $2\, mV/cm$ is used to measure the potential difference across a resistance of $10\, \Omega$. If a length of $50\, cm$ of the potentiometer wire is required to obtain the null point,the current passing through the $10\, \Omega$ resistor is (in $mA$):

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

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