Two long parallel wires are separated by a distance 10 cm and carry the currents of 3 A and 5 A in the directions indicated in Figure. a) Find the magnitude and direction (angle) of the magnetic field at point P. b) Find the magnitude and direction (angle) of the magnetic field at point Q 5em ЗА Sem locm 5A

Two long parallel wires are separated by a distance 10 cm and carry the currents of 3 A and 5 A in the directions indicated in Figure. a) Find the magnitude and direction (angle) of the magnetic field at point P. b) Find the magnitude and direction (angle) of the magnetic field at point Q 5em ЗА Sem locm 5A

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter22: Magnetic Forces And Magnetic Fields

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Problem 5OQ: Two long, parallel wires each carry the same current I in the same direction (Fig. OQ22.5). Is the...

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