Magnetic field due to current in wire 1 at point P distant r from the wire isB=
µ0
4π
i1
r
[cosθ+cosθ] B=
µ0
2π
i1cosθ
r
This magnetic field is directed perpendicular to the plane of paper, inwards. The force exerted due to this magnetic field on current element i2dl is dF=i2dllBsin90° ∴dF=i2dlB ⇒dF=i2dl(