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Two long, thin parallel conductors, separated by a distance `d`, carrying currents `i_(1)` and `i_(2)`. The force acting on unit length of any one conductor is `F`

A

`F` is attractive if `i_(1)` and `i_(2)` flow in the same direction.

B

`F` is attractive if `i_(1)` and `i_(2)` flow in opposite directions.

C

`F` is the same for both conductors

D

`F` is different for the two conductors

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