Two thin long parallel wires, separated by a distance $d$ carry a current of $I$ $amp$ in  the same direction. They will

  • A

    attract each other with a force of $\mu_0I^2/2 \pi d^2$ per unit length.

  • B

    repel each other with a force of $\mu_0I^2/2 \pi d^2$ per unit length.

  • C

    attract each other with a force of $\mu_0I^2/2 \pi d$ per unit length.

  • D

    repel each other with a force of $\mu_0I^2/2 \pi d$ per unit length.

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