Question: The two long wires in Figure P20.1 carry parallel currents of equal magnitude I. Give the direction of the total magnetic field at points A,

The two long wires in Figure P20.1 carry parallel currents of equal magnitude I. Give the direction of the total magnetic field at points A, B, C, and D.


• A • B • D



A B D

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