In the given figure,what is the ratio of the magnetic force on wire $ab$ to that on wire $bc$? (Given $ab = l$ and $\angle abc = 45^o$)

  • A
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • C
    $1$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{3}$

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