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A voltmeter reads the potential difference across the terminals of an old battery as `1.40 V`, while a potentiometer reads its voltage to be `1.55 V`. The voltmeter resistance is `280 Omega`.

A

the emf of the battery is 1.4 V

B

the emf of the battery is 1.55 V

C

the internal resistance r of the battery is `30 Omega`

D

the internal resistance r of the battery is `5 Omega`

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