When a resistance of $2\,\Omega$ is connected across the terminals of a cell,the current is $0.5\,A$. When the resistance is increased to $5\,\Omega$,the current is $0.25\,A$. The internal resistance of the cell is ............. $\Omega$.

  • A
    $0.5$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $1.5$
  • D
    $2$

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