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The current in the primary circuit of a potentiometer is `0.2 A`. The specific resistance and cross-section of the potentiometer wire are `4xx10^(-7)` ohm meter and `8xx10^(-7)m^(2)` respectively. The potential gradient will be equal to -

A

1 V/m

B

0.5 V/m

C

0.1 V/m

D

0.2 V/m

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