5) Two parallel wires carrying currents I₁= .75 A and I2= 2.3 A exert a force per unit length of 2.5 x 10-6 N/m, as shown in the following figure. 1₂ || a) Find the spacing d between the cables. b) Determine the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field produced by the first wire c) Draw in the previous figure the directions of the force that each cable has.

5) Two parallel wires carrying currents I₁= .75 A and I2= 2.3 A exert a force per unit length of 2.5 x 10-6 N/m, as shown in the following figure. 1₂ || a) Find the spacing d between the cables. b) Determine the magnitude and direction of the magnetic field produced by the first wire c) Draw in the previous figure the directions of the force that each cable has.

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter24: Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 83A

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