Two cells of equal $e.m.f.$ $E$ and internal resistances $r_1$ and $r_2$ $(r_1 > r_2)$ are connected in series. On connecting this combination to an external resistance $R$,it is observed that the potential difference across the first cell becomes zero. The value of $R$ will be

  • A
    $r_1 + r_2$
  • B
    $r_1 - r_2$
  • C
    $\frac{r_1 + r_2}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{r_1 - r_2}{2}$

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