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Magnetic Field Due to a Straight Long Wire

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The force between two current carrying wires is due to the _______ force.

A

magnetic

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B

electric

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C

centripetal

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D

centrifugal

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Solution

The correct option is A magnetic
The force between current carrying wire is called the magnetic force. Current means moving charges. Charge in motion produce magnetic force. So the force between two current carrying wire will also be magnetic.

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