Consider the wires shown in (Figure 1). The upper wire carries the current I1 = 14A.  What should the current I2 be in the lower wire such that the magnetic field at point P is zero?  Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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Consider the wires shown in (Figure 1). The upper wire carries the current I1 = 14A.  What should the current I2 be in the lower wire such that the magnetic field at point P is zero?  Express your answer with the appropriate units.

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