Question: Two long, straight wires are parallel and 1 0 cm apart. One carries a current of 2 . 0 A , the other a current

Two long, straight wires are parallel and 10 cm apart. One carries a current of 2.0 A, the other a current of 5.0 A.If the two currents flow in opposite directions, what is the magnitude and direction of the force per unit length of one wire on the other?
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6106N/m6106N/m towards the other wire.
2105N/m2105N/m towards the other wire.
2106N/m2106N/m away from the other wire.
2105N/m2105N/m away from the other wire.
6105N/m6105N/m towards the other wire.

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