Two Long Parallel Wires Separated by 7

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Short Answer

Two long parallel wires separated by 7.5 cm each carry 3.3 A in opposite directions. (μ₀ = 4π × 10^-7 T ∙ m/A)
(a) What magnetic force per length acts on each of the wires? Is it attractive or repulsive?
(b) Find the magnitude of the magnetic field midway between the two wires.

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