Two infinitely long parallel wires carry currents of magnitude $I_1$ and $I_2$ are at a distance $4 cm$ apart. The magnitude of the net magnetic field is found to reach a non-zero minimum value between the two wires and $1 \,cm$ away from the first wire. The ratio of the two currents and their mutual direction is
  • A$\frac{I_2}{I_1}=9$, anti-parallel
  • B$\frac{I_2}{I_1}=9$, parallel
  • C$\frac{I_2}{I_1}=3$, anti-parallel
  • D$\frac{I_2}{I_1}=3$. parallel
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