Three long straight and parallel wires carrying currents are arranged as shown. The wire $C$ which carries a current of $50 \,A$ is so placed that it experiences no force. The distance of wire $C$ from wire $A$ is (in $\,cm$)

  • A
    $3$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $7$

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