When a cell of e.m.f. $E_1$ is connected to a potentiometer wire,the balancing length is $\ell_1$. Another cell of e.m.f. $E_2$ $(E_1 > E_2)$ is connected such that the two cells oppose each other,and the balancing length is $\ell_2$. The ratio $E_1 : E_2$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{\ell_1}{\ell_1+\ell_2}$
  • B
    $\frac{\ell_1}{\ell_1-\ell_2}$
  • C
    $\frac{\ell_1-\ell_2}{\ell_1}$
  • D
    $\frac{\ell_1+\ell_2}{\ell_1-\ell_2}$

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