Two parallel, long wires carry currents I1 and I2 where I1 > I2. When the currents are in the same direction, the magnetic field at a point midway between the wires is 50 μT. If the direction of I2 is revered, the field becomes 100 μT. What is the value of I1I2? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4

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Two parallel, long wires carry currents I1 and I2 where I1 > I2. When the currents are in the same direction, the magnetic field at a point midway between the wires is 50 μT. If the direction of I2 is revered, the field becomes 100 μT. What is the value of I1I2?

a) 1

b) 2

c) 3

d) 4

 

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