Two long and parallel straight wires $A$ and $B$ carrying currents of $8.0\; A$ and $5.0\; A$ in the same direction are separated by a distance of $4.0\; cm$. Estimate the force on a $10\; cm$ section of wire $A.$
  • A$8 \times 10^{-5} \;N$
  • B$7 \times 10^{-5} \;N$
  • C$5 \times 10^{-5} \;N$
  • D$2 \times 10^{-5} \;N$
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