The Figure Shows Three Long,parallel,current-Carrying Wires

The figure shows three long,parallel,current-carrying wires.The current directions are indicated for currents I₁ and I₃.The arrow labeled F represents the net magnetic force acting on current I₃.The three currents have equal magnitudes.What is the direction of the current I₂?

A) into the picture (in the direction opposite to that of I₁ and I₃)
B) horizontal to the right
C) vertically upward
D) vertically downward
E) out of the picture (in the same direction as I₁ and I₃)

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