The force per unit length between two stationary parallel ___

Consider the following statements:

The force per unit length between two stationary parallel wires carrying (steady) currents

  1. is inversely proportional to the separation of wires.
  2. is proportional to the magnitude of each current.
  3. satisfies Newton’s third law.

A. 1 and 2 are correct
B. 2 and 3 are correct
C. 1 and 3 are correct
D. 1, 2 and 3 are correct.

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Answer: D

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