Two Parallel Wires Are Each Carrying 10 a and Are $\mu$

question 17

Multiple Choice

Two parallel wires are each carrying 10 A and are separated by 4.0 m.If the currents are in opposite directions,what is the magnitude of the magnetic field halfway between them?

• A) 0.0
• B) 1.0 \(\mu\)T
• C) 2.0 \(\mu\)T
• D) 4.0 \(\mu\)T
• E) 1.4 \(\mu\)T

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