First,a set of $n$ equal resistors of $10 \; \Omega$ each are connected in series to a battery of emf $20 \; V$ and internal resistance $10 \; \Omega$. $A$ current $I$ is observed to flow. Then,the $n$ resistors are connected in parallel to the same battery. It is observed that the current is increased $20$ times. The value of $n$ is .... .

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $25$
  • D
    $16$

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