Resistance of a potentiometer wire is $2 \ \Omega/m$. $A$ cell of e.m.f. $1.5 \ V$ balances at $300 \ cm$. The current through the wire is (in $mA$)

  • A
    $2.5$
  • B
    $7.5$
  • C
    $250$
  • D
    $750$

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