Two Insulated Current-Carrying Straight Wires of Equal Length Are Arranged

question 14

Multiple Choice

Two insulated current-carrying straight wires of equal length are arranged in the lab so that Wire A carries a current northward and Wire B carries a current eastward, the wires crossing at their midpoints separated only by their insulation. Which of the statements below is true?

• A) There are no forces in this situation.
• B) The net force on Wire B is southward.
• C) There are forces, but the net force on each wire is zero.
• D) The net force on Wire A is westward.

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