Two long parallel vertical conductors are 6 cm apart

PHYSICS · Subjective · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Magnetism and Electromagnetism · Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Problem

Two long parallel vertical conductors are 6 cm apart. The left conductor carries a current of 5 A upward, while the right conductor carries an equal current downward. Determine the direction of the net magnetic field at a point exactly midway between the two conductors.

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