Two parallel wires are near each other as shown in the figure. Wire 1 carries cu

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Two parallel wires are near each other as shown in the figure. Wire 1 carries current i, and wire 2 carries current 2i. Which statement about the magnetic forces that the two wires exert on each other is correct?

a. Wire 1 exerts a stronger force on wire 2 than wire 2 exerts on wire 1

b. The two wires exert no force on each other

c. Wire 2 exerts a stronger force on wire 1 than wire 1 exerts on wire 2

d. The two wires exert attractive forces of the same magnitude on each other

e. The two wires exert repulsive forces of the same magnitude on each other

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option-> D is the correct answer

explaination:---

When 2 current carrying conductors are placed close to each other, a force will be generated between them.If the current in both conductors flow in the same direction, they will attract each other, whereas if the current are in opposite direction, they will repel each other.This force is due to the interaction between the magnetic field of the 2 conductor. the force is given by f=2k*i1*i2/r, where k=magnetic force constant,r=distance between wire and i1 and i2 are the respective current in the wirel

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