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Figure. Shows two long wires carrying equal currents `I_1 and I_2` flowing in opposite directions. Which of the arrows labeled A to D correctely represents the direction of the magnetic field due to the wires at a point located at an equal distance d from each wire?

A

A

B

B

C

C

D

D

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