Magnetic Effects Of Current Question 165

Question: Two parallel wires are carrying electric currents of equal magnitude and in the same direction. They exert [CPMT 1990; MP PET/PMT 1988; Orissa JEE 2003; AFMC 2003]

Options:

A) An attractive force on each other

B) A repulsive force on each other

C) No force on each other

D) A rotational torque on each other

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Two straight conductors carry current in same direction, then attractive force acts between them.