Two Long Parallel Wires Are Separated by 6

question 43

Multiple Choice

Two long parallel wires are separated by 6.0 mm. The current in one of the wires is twice the other current. If the magnitude of the force on a 3.0-m length of one of the wires is equal to 8.0 μN, what is the greater of the two currents?

• A) 0.20 A
• B) 0.40 A
• C) 40 mA
• D) 20 mA
• E) 0.63 A

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