Does a stranded or solid wire carry more current?
Does a stranded or solid wire carry more current?
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If the diameter of both wires are the same, the **solid wire** will carry more current than the stranded wire.
This is because the cross-sectional area of the solid wire is bigger than the stranded wire
as there is an air-gap between the strands of the conductor in it.