Calculating Force Between Parallel Wires

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Homework Statement



Two long, straight wires are separated by a distance of 32.7 cm. One wire carries a current of 2.69 A, the other carries a current of 4.33 A.

Find the force per meter exerted on the 2.69 A wire.


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waleye262 said:

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waleye262 said:

The Attempt at a Solution


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What do your notes say about force exerted by parallel current carrying wires?