Two long straight parallel conductors carry currents $I_1$ and $I_2$ $(I_1 > I_2)$. When the direction of $I_1$ and $I_2$ is the same,the magnetic field intensity midway between the two conductors is $20 \mu T$. If the direction of $I_2$ is reversed,the field intensity becomes $50 \mu T$. The ratio $I_2 / I_1$ is:

  • A
    $\frac{5}{7}$
  • B
    $\frac{4}{7}$
  • C
    $\frac{2}{7}$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{7}$

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