In a potentiometer experiment,cells of e.m.f. $E_1$ and $E_2$ are connected in series $(E_1 > E_2)$ and the balancing length is $80 \ cm$. If the polarity of $E_2$ is reversed,the balancing length becomes $20 \ cm$. The ratio $E_1 / E_2$ is:

  • A
    $1 : 2$
  • B
    $2 : 3$
  • C
    $3 : 4$
  • D
    $5 : 3$

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