Two Long Parallel Wires Are Placed Side-By-Side on a Horizontal $F / 4$

question 18

Multiple Choice

Two long parallel wires are placed side-by-side on a horizontal table and carry current in the same direction. The current in one wire is 20 A, and the current in the other wire is 5 A. If the
Magnetic force on the 20-A wire has magnitude F, what is the magnitude of the magnetic force on
The 5-A wire? No external magnetic fields are present.

• A) \(F / 4\)
• B) \(4 F\)
• C) \(F / 2\)
• D) \(F\)
• E) \(2 F\)

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