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A.C. only flows on the surface of the wire.

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kaymant ·

yes. this is the skin effect. generally, it is significant only for high frequency currents. but even for the normal ac supply that we get in India (50 Hz), the current is localized in around 63% of the thickness near the surface.

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UTTARA ·

Thanks Sir

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