Wire 1 has a semicircular section of radius R followed by a straight section of length R as shown in the figure,and carries a current I₁.Wire 2,which is perpendicular to the page,carries a current I₂,where I₂ flows out of the page.If R is doubled,by what factor will the magnitude of the magnetic force on wire 1 due to the magnetic field created by wire 2 change? A)2 B)1 C)0.5 D)4

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The Answer of Wire 1 has a semicircular section of radius R followed by a straight section of length R as shown in the figure,and carries a current I₁.Wire 2,which is perpendicular to the page,carries a current I₂,where I₂ flows out of the page.If R is doubled,by what factor will the magnitude of the magnetic force on wire 1 due to the magnetic field created by wire 2 change? A)2 B)1 C)0.5 D)4

Wire 1 Has a Semicircular Section of Radius R Followed