The length of a potentiometer wire is $\ell$. $A$ cell of emf $E$ is balanced at a length $\ell/3$ from the positive end of the wire. If the length of the wire is increased by $\ell/2$,at what distance will the same cell give a balanced point?

  • A
    $\frac{2\ell}{3}$
  • B
    $\frac{\ell}{2}$
  • C
    $\frac{\ell}{6}$
  • D
    $\frac{4\ell}{3}$

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