Q2. As it is seen in the Figure, there are two long, straight, parallel wires placed along y-axis perpendicular to the xy-plane. Each wire carries a current I but in opposite directions. Find B'at points P and Q.

Q2. As it is seen in the Figure, there are two long, straight, parallel wires placed along y-axis perpendicular to the xy-plane. Each wire carries a current I but in opposite directions. Find B'at points P and Q.

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Author:Paul Peter Urone, Roger Hinrichs

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Chapter22: Magnetism

Section: Chapter Questions

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