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Two long parallel wires separated by 0.1 m carry currents of 1A and 2A respectively in opposite directions. A third current-carrying wire parallel to both of them is placed in the same plane such that it feels no net magnetic force. It is placed at a distance of

A

0.5 m from the 1st wire, towards the 2nd wire.

B

0.2 m from the 1st wire, towards the 2nd wire.

C

0.1 m from the 1st wire, towards the 2nd wire.

D

0.2 m from the 1st wire, away from the 2nd wire.

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