The force between two long parallel wires is $F$ when each one of them carries a certain current $I$. If the current in each is halved,the force between them would be . . . . . . .

  • A
    $\frac{F}{2}$
  • B
    $2F$
  • C
    $\frac{F}{4}$
  • D
    $4F$

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