The resistance of a thermometer is $100 \Omega$ at the triple point of water $(273 \ K)$ and is $300 \Omega$ at the melting point of gold $(873 \ K)$. The temperature at which the resistance of the thermometer is $200 \Omega$ is: (in $K$)

  • A
    $273$
  • B
    $373$
  • C
    $473$
  • D
    $573$

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