Net force on one of three parallel current-carrying wires
This type of question, asked 4 times: 2 May 2023 S2, 15 May 2023 S2, 12 May 2024 S1, 14 May 2026 S1. All 4 questions below, oldest first.
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Question 1
2 May 2023 S2
34Three long, straight parallel wires carrying currents are arranged as shown. The wire C which carries a current of 5.0 A is so placed that it experiences no force. The distance of wire C from wire D isTap an option to check your answer.
Question 2
15 May 2023 S2
42Three infinite straight wires A, B and C carry currents as shown in figure. The resultant force on wire B is directedTap an option to check your answer.
Question 3
12 May 2024 S1
9A, B and C are three parallel conductors of equal lengths and carry currents , and respectively as shown in figure. Distance and is same as . If is the force exerted by B on A and is the force exerted by C on A, thenTap an option to check your answer.
Question 4
14 May 2026 S1
131Three long straight parallel wires carrying currents are arranged as shown. The wire C carries a current A is so placed that it experiences no force. The distance of wire C from wire A in cm isTap an option to check your answer.