The force per meter between the two wires of a jumper cable being used to start a stalled car is 0.286 N/m. (a) What is the current (in A) in the wires, given they are separated by 2.10 cm?

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The force per meter between the two wires of a jumper cable being used to start a stalled car is 0.286 N/m.
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What is the current (in A) in the wires, given they are separated by 2.10 cm?
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