Two long, parallel wires are separated by 1.49 cm and carry currents of 2.17 A and 3.93 A. Find the magnitude of the attractive force F that acts on a 3.85 m length of either wire. ii. Do the currents run in the same or opposite directions? How do you know?

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i. Two long, parallel wires are separated by 1.49 cm and carry currents of 2.17 A and 3.93 A. Find the magnitude of the attractive force F that acts on a 3.85 m length of either wire.

ii. Do the currents run in the same or opposite directions? How do you know?

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