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Two long straight wires are set parallel to each other. Each carriers a current `i` in the same direction and the separation between them is `2r`. The intensity of the magnetic field midway between them is

A

`mu_(0) i//r`

B

`4mu_(0)i//r`

C

Zero

D

`mu_(0) i//4r`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`B_("net") = B_(1) - B_(2) = 0`
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