Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2011 2011Moderate

Two metallic wires lying parallel, If the current in these wires is flowing in the same direction, the wires will

Correct answer: A. attract each other

  • A. attract each other
  • B. repel each other
  • C. have no force of attraction or repulsion
  • D. remain stationary

Explanation

Parallel wires with current in the same direction exert attractive forces on eachother.

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