Two long wires are oriented so that they are perpendicular to each other. At their closest, they are 20.0 cm apart (Figure 1).   What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at a point midway between them if the top one carries a current of 21.5 A and the bottom one carries 12.5 A ?

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Two long wires are oriented so that they are perpendicular to each other. At their closest, they are 20.0 cm apart (Figure 1).

 

What is the magnitude of the magnetic field at a point midway between them if the top one carries a current of 21.5 A and the bottom one carries 12.5 A ?

Express your answer using three significant figures.

 

 
IT
10.0 cm
B = ?
10.0 cm
Bottom wire
IB
Transcribed Image Text:IT 10.0 cm B = ? 10.0 cm Bottom wire IB
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