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If specific resistance of a potentiometer wire is `10^(–7 ) Omega m`, the current flow through it is `0.1 A` and the cross-sectional area of wire is `10^(–6) m^(2)` then potential gradient will be

A

0.01

B

1 V

C

2V

D

0.01 V/cm

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The correct Answer is:
C, D
`v_(cm)` is not zero in graph (I), (III) and (VI)
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