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Two cells, having the same emf, are connected in series through an external resistance `R`. Cells have internal resistance `r_(1)` and `r_(2) (r_(1) gt r_(2))` respectively. When the circuit is closed, the potentail difference across the first cell is zero the value of `R` is

A

`r_(1) + r_(2)`

B

`r_(1) - r_(2)`

C

`(r_(1) + r_(2))/2`

D

`(r-(1)-r_(2))/2`

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