Question

Problem 19

Answer 1

Given information

Two insulating wires are given which are perpendicular to each other

To find: Magnetic force exerted on each other

Step-by-step explanation

Step 1.

Let the two wires carrying a current as respectively. 

Let us assume one wire is in X-direction and one is in Y-direction making a right angle. Assuming that the current is flowing in positive directions of both axes.