Two long and parallel straight wires $A$ and $B$ carrying currents of $8.0 \, A$ and $5.0 \, A$ in the same direction are separated by a distance of $4.0 \, cm$. Estimate the force on a $10 \, cm$ section of wire $A$.

  • A
    $2 \times 10^{-5} \, N$ Attractive
  • B
    $4 \times 10^{-5} \, N$ Attractive
  • C
    $2 \times 10^{-5} \, N$ Repulsive
  • D
    $4 \times 10^{-5} \, N$ Repulsive

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