Question: Two long, straight wires, one above the other, are separated by a distance 2a and are parallel to the x-axis. Let the +y-axis be in

Two long, straight wires, one above the other, are separated by a distance 2a and are parallel to the x-axis. Let the +y-axis be in the plane of the wires in the direction from the lower wire to the upper wire. Each wire carries current I in the +x-direction. What are the magnitude and direction of the net magnetic field of the two wires at a point in the plane of the wires?
(a) Midway between them;
(b) At a distance a above the upper wire;
(c) At a distance a below the lower wire?

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