$AB$ is a potentiometer wire of length $100\, cm$ and its resistance is $10 \,\Omega$. It is connected in series with a resistance $R = 40 \,\Omega$ and a battery of $e.m.f.$ $2 \,V$ and negligible internal resistance. If a source of unknown $e.m.f.$ $E$ is balanced by $40\, cm$ length of the potentiometer wire, the value of $E$ is ................. $V$
  • A$0.8 $
  • B$1.6$
  • C$0.08$
  • D$0.16$
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