Three infinitely long parallel wires carry currents /1 = 400.0 A, I2 = 300.0 A, and Is = 500.0 A in the directions shown in the figure below, with separation distance d = 10.0 cm in the vertical direction. a) What are the magnitudes and directions of the magnetic field at the location of each wire due to the other two wires? b) What are the magnitudes and directions of the magnetic force per unit length on each of the wires due to the other two wires? c) What is the mass per unit length of wire #2 if it is suspended at its location (i.e., the gravitational and magnetic forces on the wire are balanced)?

Three infinitely long parallel wires carry currents /1 = 400.0 A, I2 = 300.0 A, and Is = 500.0 A in the directions shown in the figure below, with separation distance d = 10.0 cm in the vertical direction. a) What are the magnitudes and directions of the magnetic field at the location of each wire due to the other two wires? b) What are the magnitudes and directions of the magnetic force per unit length on each of the wires due to the other two wires? c) What is the mass per unit length of wire #2 if it is suspended at its location (i.e., the gravitational and magnetic forces on the wire are balanced)?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter22: Magnetic Forces And Magnetic Fields

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