In the given figure,$X$ and $Y$ are two long straight parallel conductors each carrying a current of $2\,\text{A}$. The force on each conductor is $F$ newtons. When the current in each is changed to $1\,\text{A}$ and reversed in direction,the force on each is now

  • A
    $F/4$ and unchanged in direction
  • B
    $F/2$ and reversed in direction
  • C
    $F/2$ and unchanged in direction
  • D
    $F/4$ and reversed in direction

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