Two long parallel wires are placed side-by-side on a horizontal table. If the wires carry current in the same direction,
A)one wire is lifted slightly as the other wire is forced against the table's surface.
B)both wires are lifted slightly.
C)both wires are forced against the table's surface.
D)the wires attract each other.
E)the wires repel each other.

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When two parallel wires carry current in the same direction, they attract each other due to the magnetic fields they generate.

Two Long Parallel Wires Are Placed Side-By-Side on a Horizontal