Two Very Long, Parallel Conducting Wires Carry Equal Currents in the Same

question 55

Multiple Choice

Two very long, parallel conducting wires carry equal currents in the same direction, as shown. The numbered diagrams show end views of the wires and the resultant force vectors due to current flow in each wire. Which diagram best represents the direction of the forces?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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