Answer: 2.49×10^-3 N/m
Explanation: The force per unit length that two wires exerts on each other is defined by the formula below
F/L = (u×i1×i2) / (2πr)
Where F/L = force per meter
u = permeability of free space = 1.256×10^-6 mkg/s^2A^2
i1 = current on first wire = 57A
i2 = current on second wire = 57 A
r = distance between both wires = 26cm = 0.26m
By substituting the parameters, we have that
Force per meter = (1.256×10^-6×57×57)/ 2×3.142 ×0.26
= 4080.744×10^-6/ 1.634
= 4.080×10^-3 / 1.634
= 2.49×10^-3 N/m
