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In this diagram with two long straight wires, how do we calculate the magnetic field at point A vs. point B? How do we know if the two magnetic fields from the two wires are facing the same direction or different direction.

Transcribed Image Text:0.060 m
A
I
B
I
0.030 m
0.120 m
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