The figure shows four arrangements in which long, parallel, equally spaced wires carry equal currents directly into or out of the page. Rank the arrangements according to the magnitude of the net force on the central wire due to the currents in the other wires, greatest first. (a) (b) (c) (d) Oc>b>d>a O a = b = c = d O a>b>c>d Ob>d>c> a

The figure shows four arrangements in which long, parallel, equally spaced wires carry equal currents directly into or out of the page. Rank the arrangements according to the magnitude of the net force on the central wire due to the currents in the other wires, greatest first. (a) (b) (c) (d) Oc>b>d>a O a = b = c = d O a>b>c>d Ob>d>c> a

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

ISBN:9781133104261

Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

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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