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?

College Physics

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter19: Magnetism

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 52P

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