Potentiometer wire of length $1 \,m$ is connected in series with $490\,\Omega $ resistance and $2\,V$ battery. If $0.2\, mV/cm $ is the potential gradient, then resistance of the potentiometer wire is ................ $\Omega$
  • A$4.9$
  • B$7.9$
  • C$5.9$
  • D$6.9$
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