To determine the internal resistance of a cell by using a potentiometer, the null point is at $1 \, m$ when the cell is shunted by $3 \, \Omega$ resistance and at a length $1.5 \, m$ when the cell is shunted by $6 \, \Omega$ resistance. The internal resistance of the cell is:

  • A
    $8 \, \Omega$
  • B
    $4 \, \Omega$
  • C
    $6 \, \Omega$
  • D
    $3 \, \Omega$

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