Electron flow

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Electronman

New Member

• Sep 3, 2009

• #1

Hi,

I have heard that electrons flow over (on) a wire but not inside it. Is this true? If so what's the reason?
Is that why they produce those several bunches wires in a cable?

Thanks

 

birdman0_o

Active Member

• Sep 3, 2009

• #2

Who told you that, of course they flow through the wire.

 

Roff

Well-Known Member

• Sep 3, 2009

• #3

I think you are referring to skin effect. For more info, use a search engine.

 

crutschow

Well-Known Member

Most Helpful Member

• Sep 3, 2009

• #4

Even with the high frequency skin effect, the electrons still flow through the inside of the wire, but they are crowded near the outer edge.