Each of Two Long Straight Parallel Wires Separated by a Distance

question 97

Multiple Choice

Each of two long straight parallel wires separated by a distance of 16 cm carries a current of 20 A in the same direction.What is the magnitude of the resulting magnetic field at a point that is 10 cm from each wire?

• A)57 \(\mu\)T
• B)80\(\mu\)T
• C)64 \(\mu\)T
• D)48 \(\mu\)T
• E)40 \(\mu\)T

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