In the determination of the internal resistance of a cell with a potentiometer,the error in the measurement of the balancing length is $\pm 1 \text{ mm}$. When the cell alone is connected in the circuit,the balancing length is obtained at $60 \text{ cm}$ and when the cell is shunted with a resistance of $10 \Omega \pm 2 \%$,the balancing length is obtained at $50 \text{ cm}$. The error in the determination of the internal resistance of the cell is (in $\%$)

  • A
    $2.4$
  • B
    $4.2$
  • C
    $1.8$
  • D
    $5.6$

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When a cell of e.m.f. $E_1$ is connected to a potentiometer wire,the balancing length is $\ell_1$. Another cell of e.m.f. $E_2$ $(E_1 > E_2)$ is connected such that the two cells oppose each other,and the balancing length is $\ell_2$. The ratio $E_1 : E_2$ is:

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