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The distance between the wires of electric mains is `12 cm`. These wires experience `4mgwt` per unit length. The value of current flowing in each wire will be if they carry current in same direction

A

4.85 A

B

0

C

`4.85 xx 10^(-2) A`

D

`8.5 xx 10^(-4) A`

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The correct Answer is:
A
`F/l = (mu_0 i^2)/(2pi d) `
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