The drawing shows an end-on view of three parallel wires that are perpendicular to the plane of the paper. In two of the wires the current is directed into the paper, while in the remaining wire the current is directed out of the paper. Which way will the middle wire move? 22 Current To the left O To the right O It will not move at all

The drawing shows an end-on view of three parallel wires that are perpendicular to the plane of the paper. In two of the wires the current is directed into the paper, while in the remaining wire the current is directed out of the paper. Which way will the middle wire move? 22 Current To the left O To the right O It will not move at all

University Physics Volume 2

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Chapter12: Sources Of Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 33P: A circuit with current I has two long parallel wire sections that carry current in opposite...

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