Parallel Current-Conducting rods

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When two parallel current-conducting rods carry currents in the same direction, they attract each other due to the magnetic fields they generate. According to Fleming's Left-Hand Rule, the force on each conductor is directed towards the other when currents flow in the same direction. Conversely, when the currents flow in opposite directions, the magnetic forces repel each other. This phenomenon is a fundamental principle of electromagnetism, illustrating the interaction between electric currents and magnetic fields.

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OK, I have kind of a stupid question. Why is it that when you have two current-conducting rods placed parallel to each other they will attract each other if their currents flow in the same direction and not opposite?

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If you draw the magnetic fields due to one , on the other and then use Flemming's left hand rule, you will see that the force is towards the other conductor.
 
OK, soby the left-hand rule the forces for currents in the same direction would be pointing in the same direction but for currents in opposite directions the forces would be pointed toward each other and thus repelling each other?
 

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