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

question 99

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 following statements are true?

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

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