$A$ wire of length $3 \, m$ connected in the left gap of a meter-bridge balances $8 \, \Omega$ resistance in the right gap at a point, which divides the bridge wire in the ratio $3:2$. The length of the wire corresponding to a resistance of $1 \, \Omega$ is: (in $ \, m$)

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $0.75$
  • C
    $0.5$
  • D
    $0.25$

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