When a $12\, V$ battery is connected across an unknown resistor,there is a current of $2.5\, mA$ in the circuit. Find the value of the resistance of the resistor.

  • A
    $4.8 \,\Omega$
  • B
    $4.8 \,k\Omega$
  • C
    $2.4 \,k\Omega$
  • D
    $1.2 \,\Omega$

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