Parallel Currents

Definition

Parallel currents refer to two or more electrical currents flowing in the same direction and in parallel paths. These currents interact with each other, creating magnetic fields that either attract or repel each other.

Related terms

Ampere's Law:

A law stating that the magnetic field around a closed loop is directly proportional to the current passing through it.

Magnetic Force:

The force experienced by a moving charged particle due to its interaction with a magnetic field.

Lorentz Force: The force experienced by a charged particle moving through an electric and magnetic field simultaneously.