$A$ wire,$10 \ m$ long,has a resistance of $40 \ \Omega$. It is connected in series with a resistance box of resistance $R$ and a $2 \ V$ storage cell. If the potential gradient along the wire is $0.1 \ mV/cm$,then the value of $R$ is (in $\Omega$)

  • A
    $260$
  • B
    $760$
  • C
    $960$
  • D
    $1060$

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