Torque on an atom due to two infinite lines of charge

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Homework Statement
Two infinite lines of charges are parallel with a distance d=10cm between them. An atom with magnetic moment mu=9.27*10^-24 J/T is oriented with an angle 45 degree with respect to the x axis and is placed between the two lines. Line one has charge I1=3 A and line two has I2=10 A. Calculate the torque on the atom in the x direction in the magnetic field the two lines create.
A) 1.84*10^-28
B) 2.41*10^-28
C) 3.41*10^-28
D) -1.84*10^-28
E) -2.41*10^-28
F) -3.41*10^-28
Relevant Equations
Not given any
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nfepow said:
Relevant Equations:: Not given any

I think you will find that there are relevant equations in your textbook. You're asked to find a force. On what due to what? What equations are relevant to the force between those sorts of things?