Assertion $(A):$ A wire bent into an irregular shape with the points $P$ and $Q$ fixed. If a current $I$ passed through the wire, then the area enclosed by the irregular portion of the wire increases.

Reason $(R):$ Opposite currents carrying wires repel each other.

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  • [AIIMS 2015]
  • A

    If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.

  • B

    If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

  • C

    If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

  • D

    If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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