The sliding contact of a potentiometer is in the middle of the potentiometer wire having a total resistance $R_p = 1 \Omega$,as shown in the figure. An external resistance of $R_e = 2 \Omega$ is connected via the sliding contact. Find the total current drawn from the $0.9 \text{ V}$ battery. (in $\text{ A}$)

  • A
    $0.3$
  • B
    $1.35$
  • C
    $1.0$
  • D
    $0.9$

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$(C)$ inversely proportional to the potential gradient of the wire
$(D)$ inversely proportional to the length of the potentiometer wire
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