Two long wires hang vertically. Wire 1 carries an upward current of 1.20 A. Wire 2, 20.0 cm to the right of wire 1, carries a downward current of 4.60 A. A third wire, wire 3, is to be hung vertically and located such that when it carries a certain current, each wire experiences no net force. (a) Is this situation possible? O Yes O No Is it possible in more than one way? O Yes O No (b) Describe the position of wire 3. distance cm direction ---Select--- (c) Describe the magnitude and direction of the current in wire 3. magnitude direction ---Select-- v

Two long wires hang vertically. Wire 1 carries an upward current of 1.20 A. Wire 2, 20.0 cm to the right of wire 1, carries a downward current of 4.60 A. A third wire, wire 3, is to be hung vertically and located such that when it carries a certain current, each wire experiences no net force. (a) Is this situation possible? O Yes O No Is it possible in more than one way? O Yes O No (b) Describe the position of wire 3. distance cm direction ---Select--- (c) Describe the magnitude and direction of the current in wire 3. magnitude direction ---Select-- v

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter22: Magnetic Forces And Magnetic Fields

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 53P: A long, straight wire lies on a horizontal table and carries a current of 1.20 μA. In a vacuum, a...

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