Mag feild two wires opposite directions

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The problem involves two long, parallel wires carrying currents of 20 A and 10 A in opposite directions, prompting a discussion about the magnetic field in different regions around the wires.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the validity of various statements regarding the magnetic field in different regions, with some attempting to justify their reasoning based on the direction of the currents.

Discussion Status

Some participants have expressed their thoughts on specific statements, while others have requested additional information, such as a diagram, to clarify the current directions. There is a mix of interpretations regarding the magnetic field's behavior in the specified regions.

Contextual Notes

Participants are working with limited information, as a visual representation of the setup is not available, which may affect their ability to fully analyze the problem.

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Homework Statement



Two long, parallel wires carry currents of 20 A and 10 A in opposite directions, as in the figure below. Which of the following statements must be true? (Select all that apply.)

In region II the field is into the page and can be zero.
There are no points where the field is zero.
In region I the magnetic field is into the page and is never zero.
In region III it is possible for the field to be zero.
In region I the magnetic field is out of the page and is never zero.


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The Attempt at a Solution



i thought that the first and last statements were true because the direction of the first current is left to right and the one below it is right to left.
 
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Could you provide the picture? I need to know the direction of current flow.
 
Defennder said:
Could you provide the picture? I need to know the direction of current flow.
It won't let me but the top on which is 20 a goes from left to right and the bottom one is opposite
 
The answer is:

X In region I the magnetic field is out of the page and is never zero.
X In region III it is possible for the field to be zero.

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