Two long parallel wires, each carrying a current of 4.7 A and 2.3 A respectively, lie with a distance of 15 cm from each other. Calculate the magnitude of the force per unit length exerted by one wire on the other. Hence, find out the total force exerted on a 9.5-cm length of the 2.3-A wire.

Two long parallel wires, each carrying a current of 4.7 A and 2.3 A respectively, lie with a distance of 15 cm from each other. Calculate the magnitude of the force per unit length exerted by one wire on the other. Hence, find out the total force exerted on a 9.5-cm length of the 2.3-A wire.

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