Is There an Electric Field Inside a Cylindrical Conductor with a Steady Current?

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A steady current flowing through a cylindrical conductor does create an electric field inside the conductor. The relationship between electric field and potential difference is maintained, where a potential difference leads to an electric field that drives the movement of charge carriers. The presence of an electric field is necessary for electrons to flow, thus producing current. The discussion confirms that the electric field exists within the conductor, supporting the movement of electrons. Therefore, the conclusion is that there is indeed an electric field inside a cylindrical conductor with a steady current.
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When a steady current passes through a cylindrical conductor , is there an electric field inside the conductor?


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How do i approach this...? I mean i know -E.dx = dV in electrostatics...So going by that here current is flowing so there is ome potential difference and so there should be a field given by -V/x ehre V is PD and x is length of wire...IS this right?
 
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yes there is electric field.
this is very simple as if there was no field ... why would the electrons move to produce current?
 


Ya...so is my explanation correct?
 

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