University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 28 - Sources of Magnetic Field - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 947: Q28.13

Answer

Terminal b is positive.

Work Step by Step

Parallel wires that carry current in the same direction attract one another. The current in wire L must be running from right to left, so the current flows clockwise in the circuit. Point b is the positive terminal of the battery.
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