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We derive the equation describing the flow of a variable current in straight wires and in coaxial cables from Newton's second law of motion plus Weber's electrodynamics. We show that in both cases the signal propagates at light velocity.
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Assis, A.K.T. On the Propagation of Electromagnetic Signals in Wires and Coaxial Cables According to Weber's Electrodynamics. Foundations of Physics 30, 1107–1121 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1003656604731
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