In given figure, the potentiometer wire $AB$ has a resistance of $5$ $\Omega$ and length $10\, m$. The balancing length $AM$ for the $emf$ of $0.4\, V$ is ............... $m$
  • A$0.4$
  • B$4$
  • C$0.8$
  • D$8$
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