In a potentiometer circuit, a cell of $EMF$ $1.5\, V$ gives a balance point at $36\, cm$ length of wire. If another cell of $EMF$ $2.5\, V$ replaces the first cell, then at what length of the wire will the balance point occur? (in $cm$)

  • A
    $60$
  • B
    $21.6$
  • C
    $64$
  • D
    $62$

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