$A$ potentiometer balances at $44 \ cm$ when a cell of internal resistance $1 \ \Omega$ is in the secondary circuit. To obtain the balancing point at $40 \ cm$,the resistance to be connected in parallel to the cell is: (in $\Omega$)

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $30$
  • D
    $5$

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