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Published on: September 12, 2026
Two long wires
and
carry equal current
as shown such that
and
are parallel. Find the magnetic field at origin 

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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Due to
and
, magnetic field at
will be zero.





Net field at
:

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