Wire 1 and Wire 2 are long

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Magnetic Effects of Electric Current · Magnetic Effects of Electric Current

Problem

Wire 1 and Wire 2 are long, straight, and parallel, separated by 8.0 cm. Both currents are directed into the page. Wire 1 carries 20 A, and Wire 2 carries 35 A. Along the line connecting the two wires, at what distance from Wire 1 is the magnetic field zero?

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