Question

Two current-conducting wires are hung on a plastic rod. A large current is passed through the two wires in the direction shown.


Statement I: I and II repel each other.
Statement II: I and III repel each other
Statement III: II and III attract each other
Which of the following options is correct regarding this?

• A. Statement I and III are correct while statement II is incorrect
• B. Statement II and III are correct while statement I is incorrect
• C. All the statements are correct
• D. All the statements are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is C All the statements are correct

Two current carrying wires attract each other when current in them flows in the same direction and repel if the current flows in the opposite direction.