Two parallel wires carry currents in the same direction. The direction of the force on one wire
A)is toward the other wire.
B)is perpendicular to the plane of the wires.
C)is away from the other wire.
D)is along the wire.
E)cannot be determined

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When two parallel wires carry currents in the same direction, they attract each other due to the magnetic fields they generate, resulting in a force toward each other.

Two Parallel Wires Carry Currents in the Same Direction