E 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
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
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.
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.