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Using the concept of force between two infinitely long parallel current carrying conductors, define one ampere of current.

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One ampere is the value of steady current which when maintained in each of the two very long, straight parallel conductors of negligible cross-section and placed one metre apart in vaccum would exert a force of 2×107 N on 1 metre length of either wire.

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