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What is scientific reason behind skin effect of conductors?
The skin effect in conductors is a phenomenon where the AC current density decreases exponentially from the surface into the conductor, defined by the skin depth (δ). The skin depth is calculated using the formula δ = √(ρ/(ωμ)), where ρ is the resistivity, ω is the angular frequency (2π times the frequency), and μ is the absolute magnetic permeability. This effect leads to an increase in inductance and a corresponding decrease in current, resulting in an AC resistance calculated as Rac = 1.6 * Rdc. Additionally, the skin effect impacts the power factor in AC circuits.
PREREQUISITESElectrical engineers, physicists, and anyone involved in the design and analysis of AC circuits, particularly in high-frequency applications.
djsourabh said:What is scientific reason behind skin effect of conductors?
berkeman said:Let us know if you still have specific questions after reading this introductory article:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_effect
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