In a potentiometer wire experiment, the $emf$ of a battery in the primary circuit is $20\,V$ and its internal resistance is $5\,\Omega$. There is a resistance box in series with the battery and the potentiometer wire, whose resistance can be varied from $120\,\Omega$ to $170\,\Omega$. The resistance of the potentiometer wire is $75\,\Omega$. Which of the following potential differences can be measured using this potentiometer?

  • A
    $5\,V$
  • B
    $6\,V$
  • C
    $7\,V$
  • D
    All of the above

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