The figure shows three long, parallel current-carrying wires. The magnitudes of the currents are equal and their directions are indicated in the figure. Which of the arrows drawn near the wire carrying current 1 correctly indicates the direction of the magnetic force acting on that wire?
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) The magnetic force on current 1 is equal to zero.

Question

The figure shows three long, parallel current-carrying wires. The magnitudes of the currents are equal and their directions are indicated in the figure. Which of the arrows drawn near the wire carrying current 1 correctly indicates the direction of the magnetic force acting on that wire? 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) The magnetic force on current 1 is equal to zero.

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The Answer of The figure shows three long, parallel current-carrying wires. The magnitudes of the currents are equal and their directions are indicated in the figure. Which of the arrows drawn near the wire carrying current 1 correctly indicates the direction of the magnetic force acting on that wire? 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) The magnetic force on current 1 is equal to zero.

The Figure Shows Three Long, Parallel Current-Carrying Wires