Do parallel currents in the same direction attract and opposite currents repel?

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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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