The scale of a galvanometer is divided into $100$ equal divisions. It has a current sensitivity of $10 \text{ div./mA}$ and a voltage sensitivity of $4 \text{ div./mV}$. The resistance of the galvanometer is: (in $\Omega$)

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $2.5$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $7.5$

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