Electrical field lines in conductive wire

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When a voltage is applied to a conductive wire, the electric field lines inside the wire are parallel and uniform, indicating a constant electric field throughout. In the case of superconductors, which exhibit zero resistance, currents primarily flow on the surface, resulting in no electric or magnetic fields deep within the material. For direct current (DC), the current remains consistent across the wire, while at high alternating current (AC) frequencies, currents are confined to a thin layer on the wire's surface due to skin effect. The relationship between electric field (E), current density (J), and resistivity (ρ) is expressed by the equation E = ρJ. Overall, the behavior of electric fields and currents in conductive wires varies based on their material properties and the type of current applied.
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Hi

we connect a Voltage to heads of a conductive wire
how will be the field lines inside Wire ? (cylinder wire)

E = \rho J

so ? :D

field lines are parrarell inside wire ?

in whole wire Electrical field is constant ?
(J must be more in center of wire)

what about Extreme Conductors ? ( i don't know the word in Eng , those with 0 Resistance)
 
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If the current is constant it is a good approximation to assume, that the current and the electric field are the same everywhere and in parallel to the wire. Superconductors have currents only running on the surface, and there cannot be an electrical or magnetical field deep inside.
 
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