Need help with these tipers. Thanks! There is a 2 A current in wires X, Y, and Z

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Need help with these tipers. Thanks!

There is a 2 A current in wires X, Y, and Z There is no magnetic on wire Y. The distance between adjacent wires is the same. Three students are discussing this situation. For the force on wire Y to cancel, the currents in X and Z must be in opposite directions. " No_2 for the forces on wire Y to cancel, the current in X and Z must be in the same direction, but opposite the current direction in Y. " All we Care about is the current in X and Z being in the same direction. They don't have to be opposite Y. With which of these students do you agree? Arcadio _ Bruce _ Carolina _ None of them _ Explain your reasoning.

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1) Here, Reasoning of Carolina is correct .

As, two wires carrying current in the same direction attract each other, and they repel if the currents are opposite in direction.

2) Here, According to Lenz Law, Reasoning of Barbara is correct .

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