Question
On passing electric current in two long straight conductors in mutually opposite directions, the magnetic force acting between them will be:

Answer

  1. Repulsive
Explanation:
If electric current in two long straight conductors is in mutually opposite directions, the magnetic force acting between them will be repulsive.

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