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electric current and conductor thickness

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hello,

it is said that to pass a high value of current a conductor with high thickness is needed. larger the value of current larger the thickness of conductor. it is true??? if yes plz explain why.
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naumanhbk said:
hello,

it is said that to pass a high value of current a conductor with high thickness is needed. larger the value of current larger the thickness of conductor. it is true??? if yes plz explain why.
thank you
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Its true only for standard conductor materials. Todays we know for superconductors......

Ampacity
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampacity





Best regards,
Peter

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