$A$ potentiometer has a uniform potential gradient. The specific resistance (resistivity) of the material of the potentiometer wire is $10^{-7} \, \Omega \cdot m$, the current passing through it is $0.1 \, A$, and the cross-sectional area of the wire is $10^{-6} \, m^2$. The potential gradient along the potentiometer wire is:

  • A
    $10^{-4} \, V/m$
  • B
    $10^{-6} \, V/m$
  • C
    $10^{-2} \, V/m$
  • D
    $10^{-8} \, V/m$

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