Two long, parallel conductors separated by 20.0 cm, carry currents in opposite direction, given by I,=4.00 A in positive x direction and I,=5.00 A in negative x direction. (a) What is the magnitude and direction of magnetic field created by I, at the location of the second wire? (b) What is the force (magnitude and direction) per unit length exerted by I, on the second wire. (c) What is the magnitude and direction of magnetic field created by I, at the location of the first wire? (d) What is the force (magnitude and direction) per unit length exerted by I, on the first wire?

Two long, parallel conductors separated by 20.0 cm, carry currents in opposite direction, given by I,=4.00 A in positive x direction and I,=5.00 A in negative x direction. (a) What is the magnitude and direction of magnetic field created by I, at the location of the second wire? (b) What is the force (magnitude and direction) per unit length exerted by I, on the second wire. (c) What is the magnitude and direction of magnetic field created by I, at the location of the first wire? (d) What is the force (magnitude and direction) per unit length exerted by I, on the first wire?

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter24: Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 83A

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