The Figure Shows Two Long Wires Carrying Equal Currents I₁

question 48

Multiple Choice

The figure shows two long wires carrying equal currents I₁ and I₂ flowing in opposite directions.Which of the arrows labeled A through D correctly represents the direction of the magnetic field due to the wires at a point located at an equal distance d from each wire?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) The magnetic field is zero at that point.

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