If the distance between two current-carrying parallel wires is made $\left(\frac{1}{3}\right)^{rd}$ of its original value,then the magnitude of the force between them (the same current is passing through both wires) is:

  • A
    tripled.
  • B
    $6$ times.
  • C
    $9$ times.
  • D
    remains the same.

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