A potentiometer wire of length 100 cm has resistance of 20 ohm. It is connected in series with an external resistance and a cell of emf 2 volt and of negligible internal resistance. A source of emf 20 mV is balance against a length of 40 cm of the potentiometer wire. What is the value of external resistance?

Option 1 - <p>790 Ω</p>
Option 2 - <p>620 Ω</p>
Option 3 - <p>780 Ω</p>
Option 4 - <p>560 Ω</p>
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