Two parallel wires carrying direct currents in the opposite directions will: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Two parallel wires carrying direct currents in the opposite directions will:
A. Have no effect on each other
B. Attract each other
C. Rotate perpendicular to each other
D. Repel each other
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
According to Ampere's force law, parallel wires carrying currents in the SAME direction create magnetic fields that attract each other. Conversely, parallel wires carrying currents in OPPOSITE directions create magnetic fields that push against each other, causing the wires to repel. Exam tip: 'Same' Attracts, 'Opposite' Repels (reverse of charges!).

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