To determine the internal resistance of a cell with a potentiometer,when the cell is shunted by a resistance of $5 \Omega$,the balancing length is $250 \ cm$. When the cell is shunted by $20 \Omega$,the balancing length of the potentiometer wire is $400 \ cm$. The internal resistance of the cell is: (in $Omega$)

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $6$

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