Two long, straight wires are parallel to the x–axis and lie on the x–axis at and .…

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Problem

Two long, straight wires are parallel to the x–axis and lie on the x–axis at

x=0

and

x=6\,\text{cm}

. Each wire carries a current

I

directed into the page. Point

P

is located at (

3\,\text{cm}

4\,\text{cm}

). Which of the following gives the direction of the net magnetic field at point

P

? (a) Toward –y (downward) (b) Toward +y (upward) (c) Toward +x (to the right) (d) Toward –x (to the left)