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Current - two parallel conductors
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Two long parallel wires are separated by 4.0mm. The current in one of the wires is twice the other current. If the magnitude if the force on a 2.0m length of one of the wires is equal to 7.0μN, what is the greater of the two currents?
2. Relevant equations
F(b)=μ*I(1)*I(2)*l/2∏a
3. The attempt at a solution
I'm afraid I oversimplified my approach to this problem. I plugged the known values into the equation above and solved for I. I was then going to multiply that value by two. I am certain that is wrong, and that I am missing an important concept with regards to the problem. A shove in the right direction would be much appreciated!
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