WAEC Physics 2022 Objective — Question 18
Question 18 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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Current is passed through two parallel conductors in the same direction. If the conductors are placed near each other, they will A. move in a circle. B. repel each other.
- A. move in a circle
- B. repel each other
- C. attract each otherCorrect
Explanation
Two parallel conductors carrying current in the same direction attract each other (due to their magnetic fields); if currents are in opposite directions, they repel.
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