Statement I: Two long insulated wires carrying equal currents cross at right angles to each other. Then, the net magnetic force on either wire is zero, but net torque is non-zero.
Statement II: Force between two long conductors is 
and torque 
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
Magnetic forces exerted by a wire on each other tend to align the wires. The net force on each wire is zero but net torque is not zero.
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