The figure shows a cross section of three parallel wires each carrying a current of 33.9 A. The currents in wires A and C are out of the paper, while that in wire B is into the paper. If the distance R = 5.0 mm, what is the magnitude of the force on a 4.0 m length of wire C? R R A В C Оа. 0.00 N O b. 91.94 mN О с. 114.92 mN O d. 275.81 mN O e. 2.71 mN

The figure shows a cross section of three parallel wires each carrying a current of 33.9 A. The currents in wires A and C are out of the paper, while that in wire B is into the paper. If the distance R = 5.0 mm, what is the magnitude of the force on a 4.0 m length of wire C? R R A В C Оа. 0.00 N O b. 91.94 mN О с. 114.92 mN O d. 275.81 mN O e. 2.71 mN

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter22: Magnetic Forces And Magnetic Fields

Section22.9: Ampère’s Law

Problem 22.6QQ: Figure 22.30 (Quick Quiz 22.6) Four closed paths around three current-carrying wires. Rank the...

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