Three long straight, parallel wires are initially spaced an equal distance apart, and equal currents are passing through the wires as shown. The current in wire A is directed inward, opposite in direction to the current in the other two wires. Rank the magnitude of the net magnetic force that acts on each wire from largest to smallest. A

Three long straight, parallel wires are initially spaced an equal distance apart, and equal currents are passing through the wires as shown. The current in wire A is directed inward, opposite in direction to the current in the other two wires. Rank the magnitude of the net magnetic force that acts on each wire from largest to smallest. A

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Chapter12: Sources Of Magnetic Fields

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