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

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Towards A

Towards C

Perpendicular to the plane of paper and outward

Perpendicular to the plane of paper and inward

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

F ∝ i1 i2, so force on B due to C will be greater than that due to A. Hence, net force on B acts towards C.

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