Sliding contact of a potentiometer is in the middle of the potentiometer wire having resistance $$R_p = 1 \Omega$$ as shown in the figure. An external resistance of $$R_e = 2 \Omega$$ is connected via the sliding contact. The electric current in the circuit is :

A

0.9 A

B

1.35 A

C

0.3 A

D

1.0 A