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A potentiometer wire has a resistance of `20 Omega` and length 10 m. It is connected in series with a battery of emf 2.5 V and negligible internal resistance, and an external resistance of `5 Omega`. Fall of potential in mV per metre is

A

20

B

10

C

200

D

5

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