Magnetic fields and 2 parallel conductors

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This question was on my homework and I don't really understand how it has to do with magnetic fields.

Homework Statement


As 2 parallel conductors with currents in the same direction are moved apart, their force of
A) repulsion decreases
B)Repulsion increases
C) attraction decreases
D) Attraction increases

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


They will attract b/c I used the right hand rule and the 2 forces coming from both conductors are pointing towards the other. And I think it will decrease b/c the force of mag fields depends on magnetic field and the farther away the weaker so if magnetic field decreases then Force will decrease. So I think the answer is C. Not sure if its right.
 
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