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Physics29. Sources of Magnetic FieldMagnetic Force Between Parallel Currents

Multiple Choice

Two very long wires of unknown lengths are a parallel distance of 2 m from each other. If both wires have 3 A of current flowing through them in the same direction, what must the force per unit length on each wire be?
BONUS:Is the mutual force between the wires attractive or repulsive?

A

3.6×10⁻⁵ N/m

B

3.0×10⁻⁷ N/m

C

9.0×10⁻⁷ N/m

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