Two infinitely long parallel wires carry equal current in the same direction. The magnetic field at a midpoint between the two wires is

  • A
    Twice the magnetic field produced due to each of the wires
  • B
    Half of the magnetic field produced due to each of the wires
  • C
    Square of the magnetic field produced due to each of the wires
  • D
    Zero

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