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magnetism

Two wires carrying current in same direction attract each other .Illustrate by Fleming's left hand rule.
Shouldn't they repel?
Original post by theboss1998
Shouldn't they repel?


No. The magnetic field generated in both will be in the same direction and perpendicular to the current.

i.e. the magnetic fields are placed opposite poles to each other - the conductors will attract.

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