A potentiometer consists of a wire of length $4\, m$ and resistance $10\,\Omega $. It is connected to a cell of $e.m.f.$ $2\, V$. The potential difference per unit length of the wire will be ............. $V/m$
  • A$0.5 $
  • B$2$
  • C$5$
  • D$10$
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