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Homework Statement
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Two long parallel wires are separated by 0.2 meters and carry currents of 3 and 5 amps as shown in the figure. What can we say about the force on wire #2?
There is no force on wire #2
The force on wire #2 is towards wire #1
The force on wire #2 is away from wire #1
The force on wire #2 is into the page
The force on #2 is out of the page
There is no force on #2 but there is a torque.
The Attempt at a Solution
I believe that wire #2 has a stronger force on it, but I don't quite know what direction it would be in. Trying to use the right hand rule, i believe it is in the -k direction, but am unsure. I just for some reason don't feel entirely confident.
Any help is gratefully appreciated!
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