In a potentiometer arrangement,a cell of emf $1.20\, V$ gives a balance point at $36\, cm$ length of wire. This cell is now replaced by another cell of emf $1.80\, V$. The difference in balancing length of potentiometer wire in above conditions will be $....cm$.

  • A
    $17$
  • B
    $18$
  • C
    $16$
  • D
    $12$

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