Question

An electric eel (Electrophorus electricus) can produce a shock of up to 600 V and a current of 1 A for a duration of 2 ms, which is used for hunting and self-defense. To perform this feat, approximately 80% of its body is filled with organs made up by electrocytes. These electrocytes act as self-charging capacitors and are lined up so that a current of ions can easily flow through them. How much charge flows through the electrocytes in that amount of time?

Answer 1

Answer:

$2\times10^{-3}\ C$

Explanation:

i = Current the eel can produce = 1 A

t = The time for which the current is constant = 2 m

The charge flowing through is given by

$q=it$

$\Rightarrow q=1\times 2\times 10^{-3}$

$\Rightarrow q=2\times10^{-3}\ C$

The charge flowing through the electrolcytes in that amount of time is $2\times10^{-3}\ C$