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The force of attraction between two long parallel conductors 1 metre apart carrying unit ampere current in same direction is

A

`2 xx 10^(-7)` N/m

B

`10^(-7)` N/m

C

`10^(-5)` N/m

D

`0.5 xx 10^(-6)` N/m

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