Am i right when i say that like currents attract, and unlike currents repel?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the behavior of electric currents in parallel wires, specifically whether like currents attract and unlike currents repel. The scope includes conceptual clarification and exploratory reasoning regarding the nature of electric currents and their interactions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that two parallel wires carrying current in the same direction attract each other, while those carrying current in opposite directions repel each other.
  • Others indicate that clarification is needed regarding the definitions of "like" and "unlike" currents before determining correctness.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the correctness of the original statement, as there is a need for further explanation and clarification of terms used.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of definitions for "like" and "unlike" currents, which may affect the interpretation of the claims made.

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No one can say whether you are right or not. :smile: You will have to explain what you mean by like and unlike currents.
 
Two parallel wires carrying current in the same direction attract each other. Two parallel wires carrying current in opposite directions repel each other.
 
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thank you mrspeedybob, exactly what i was wondering!
 

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