Two long parallel wires separated by 5.0 mm each carry a current of 60 A. These two currents are oppositely directed. What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at a point that is between the two wires and 2.0 mm from one of the two wires?
a. 2.0 mT
b. 10 mT
c. 8.0 mT
d. 1.6 mT
e. 7.2 mT
Question 2
Each of two parallel wires separated by 6.0 mm carries a 40-A current. These two currents are in the same direction. Determine the magnitude of the magnetic field at a point that is 5.0 mm from each of the wires.
a. 2.6 mT
b. zero
c. 1.9 mT
d. 1.6 mT
e. 3.2 mT