Electric field due to an infinite line of charge at a distance r is:
E=λ2πϵ0r
Given λ=5×10−6C/m, r=0.1 m
Electric field due to 1,
E=5×10−62πϵ0(0.1)
Force per unit length on wire 2
F=E×charge on unit length of wire
F=E×5×10−6
=5×10−6×5×10−62πϵ0(0.1)
=4.5 N/m
Hence, force per unit length of wire is
4.5 N/m.