Two long wires hang vertically. Wire 1 carries an upward current of 1.20 A. Wire 2, 20.0 cm to the right of wire 1, carries a downward current of 4.60 A. A third wire, wire 3, is to be hung vertically and located such that when it carries a certain current, each wire experiences no net force. (a) Is this situation possible? Ⓒ Yes O No Is it possible in more than one way? O Yes O No (b) Describe the position of wire 3. 2 X Your response differs from the correct answer by more than 10%. Double check your calculations. cm left of wire 1 v distance direction (c) Describe the magnitude and direction of the current wire 3. 2 X Your response differs from the correct answer by more than 10%. Double check your calculations. A down magnitude direction

Two long wires hang vertically. Wire 1 carries an upward current of 1.20 A. Wire 2, 20.0 cm to the right of wire 1, carries a downward current of 4.60 A. A third wire, wire 3, is to be hung vertically and located such that when it carries a certain current, each wire experiences no net force. (a) Is this situation possible? Ⓒ Yes O No Is it possible in more than one way? O Yes O No (b) Describe the position of wire 3. 2 X Your response differs from the correct answer by more than 10%. Double check your calculations. cm left of wire 1 v distance direction (c) Describe the magnitude and direction of the current wire 3. 2 X Your response differs from the correct answer by more than 10%. Double check your calculations. A down magnitude direction

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter31: Gauss’s Law For Magnetism And Ampère’s Law

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