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In given figure `X` and `Y` are two long straight parallel conductors each carrying a current of `2A` The force on each conductor is `F` newtons When the current in each is changed to `1A` and reversed in direction the force on each is now
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A

`F//4` and unchanged in direction

B

`F//2` and reversed in direction

C

`F//2` and unchanged in direction

D

`F//4` and reversed in direction

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