Two Current-Carrying Wires Are Perpendicular to Each Other

question 70

Multiple Choice

Two current-carrying wires are perpendicular to each other.The current in one flows vertically upward and the current in the other flows horizontally toward the east.The horizontal wire is 1 m south of the vertical wire.What is the direction of the net magnetic force on the horizontal wire?

• A)north
• B)east
• C)west
• D)south
• E)There is no net magnetic force on the horizontal wire.

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