In a meter bridge experiment,resistances are connected as shown in the figure. Initially,resistance $P = 4\,\Omega$ and the null point $N$ is at $60\,cm$ from $A$. Now,an unknown resistance $R$ is connected in series to $P$,and the new position of the null point is at $80\,cm$ from $A$. The value of unknown resistance $R$ is

  • A
    $\frac{33}{5}\,\Omega$
  • B
    $6\,\Omega$
  • C
    $7\,\Omega$
  • D
    $\frac{20}{3}\,\Omega$

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