Three long straight wires are connected in parallel to each other across a battery of negligible internal resistance. The ratio of their resistances is $3 : 4 : 5$. What is the ratio of the distances of the middle wire from the others if the net force experienced by it is zero?

  • A
    $4 : 3$
  • B
    $3 : 1$
  • C
    $5 : 3$
  • D
    $2 : 3$

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