Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Moving Charges and Magnetism

Question:

Two long and parallel straight wires A and B carrying currents of 10.0 A and 5.0 A in the same direction are separated by a distance of 5.0 cm. Estimate the force on a 10 cm section of wire A.

Options:

$2 × 10^{-5} N$

$2 × 10^{-4} N$

$10^{-5} N$

$2 × 10^{-3} N$

Correct Answer:

$2 × 10^{-5} N$

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → $2 × 10^{-5} N$