Two infinitely long parallel wires have linear charge densities $\lambda_1$ and $\lambda_2$ respectively. They are placed at a distance $R$ apart. The force per unit length on the wires will be ......

  • A
    $\frac{2k\lambda_1\lambda_2}{R^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{2k\lambda_1\lambda_2}{R}$
  • C
    $\frac{k\lambda_1\lambda_2}{R^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{\lambda_1\lambda_2}{R}$

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