Two wires separated by 2 meters are carrying current in the same direction. One carries a...

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Two wires separated by 2 meters are carrying current in the samedirection. One carries a current of 2 amps and the other carries acurrent of 3 amps. For the following, show all work starting withthe equations at the top of the first page and/or explain yourreasoning. Do NOT simply write down a formula specifically derivedfor this problem.

  1. Find the force on the wire carrying the 3-amp current. In whichdirection does it point?
  1. Find the force on the wire carrying the 2-amp current. In whichdirection does it point?
  1. Will the wires attract each other or repel?

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a Let the force acting on the 3amp currentcarrying wire isF3Given that current on 3amp wire I1 3 AThe current on the 2amp wire is I22    See Answer
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