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Three long straight wires `A`, `B` and `C` are carrying current as shown in figure. Then the resultant force on `B` is directed

A

Towards A

B

Towards C

C

Perpendicular to the plane of paper and outward

D

Perpendicular to the plane of paper and inward

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B
`F_("net") = F_(BC) - F_(BA) to ` Towards C
`because F_(BC) gt F_(BA)`
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