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Problem 3 - Olympiad

Two long parallel conductors carry currents $ I_1 $ and $ I_2 $ in opposite directions. If they are separated by distance $ d $, what is the force per unit length between them?

Correct: A

Parallel currents in opposite directions repel each other. The force per unit length is given by $ F/L = rac{mu_0 I_1 I_2}{2pi d} $.