$A$ 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 $0.1 \, mV/cm$,the resistance unplugged in the box is .............. $\Omega$.

  • A
    $260$
  • B
    $760$
  • C
    $960$
  • D
    $1060$

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