FIGURE 28-4 -Fig. 28-4 Shows Three Long, Parallel, Current-Carrying Wires. the Current

question 54

Multiple Choice

FIGURE 28-4
-Fig. 28-4 shows three long, parallel, current-carrying wires. The current directions are indicated for currents I₁ and I₃. The arrow labeled F represents the magnetic force acting on current I₃. The 3 currents have equal magnitudes. What is the direction of the current I₂?

• A)into the picture (in the direction opposite to that of I₁ and I₃)
• B)horizontal to the right
• C)vertical upward
• D)vertical downward
• E)out of the picture (in the same direction as I₁ and I₂)

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