A potentiometer having the potential gradient of $2\, mV/cm$ is used to measure the difference of potential across a resistance of $10 \,\Omega$. If a length of $50\, cm$ of the potentiometer wire is required to get the null point, the current passing through the $10 \,\Omega$ resistor is (in $mA$)
  • A$1$
  • B$2$
  • C$5$
  • D$10$
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