Two 20-penny nails are wrapped with insulated wire in the shape of a solenoid. They are then

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Two 20-penny nails are wrapped with insulated wire in the shape of a solenoid. They are then laid down end to end with the heads almost touching as shown in Figure Q20.16. If a battery is 


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connected to the solenoid of each nail as shown, will the nails be attracted or will they repel each other? Explain.

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