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What is difference between AC and DC cable?

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AC current flows through outer surface due to 'Skin Effect'. Whereas DC current flows throughout the whole cross section diameter of conductor. So DC cable needs Single Strand but AC cable needs Multistranded Copper or Aluminium Conductor bunch for their efficient flow of current.

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