The figure shows a cross section of three parallel wires each carrying a current of 5.0 A out of the paper. If the distance R = 6.0 mm, what is the magnitude of the magnetic force on a 2.0-m length of any one of the wires?





a.

2.5 mN



b.

3.3 mN



c.

2.2 mN



d.

2.9 mN



e.

1.7 mN


d

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