Two long, straight wires are parallel and $5\mathrm{.}0$cm apart. One carries a current of $1\mathrm{.}5$A$,$ the other a current of $8\mathrm{.}0$A$.$

If the two currents flow in opposite directions, what is the magnitude of the force per unit length of one wire on the other?

$$ N$/$m

What is the direction of the force per unit length of one wire on the other?

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What is the magnitude of the force per unit length if the currents flow in the same direction?

$$ N$/$m

What is the direction of the force per unit length if the currents flow in the same direction?