The resistances in the left and right gaps of a metre bridge are $40 \Omega$ and $60 \Omega$ respectively. When the bridge is balanced, the distance of the null point from the centre of the wire towards the left is (in $\text{ cm}$)

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $10$
  • C
    $15$
  • D
    $20$

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