A potentiometer wire, $10\,m$ long, has a resistance of $40\,\Omega $. It is connected in series with a resistance box and a $2\,V$ storage cell. If the potential gradient along the wire is $0.1\,m\,V/cm$, the resistance unplugged in the box is .............. $\Omega$
  • A$260$
  • B$760$
  • C$960$
  • D$1060$
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