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.

a) how much charge flows through the electrocytes in that amount of time?
b) if each electrocyte can maintain a potential of 100 mv, how many electrocytes must be in series to produce the maximum shock?
c) how much energy is released when the electric eel delivers a shock?
d) with the given information, estimate the equivalent capacitance of all the electrocyte cells in the electric eel.

6000

1.2 J

Explanation:

I = Current = 1 A

t = Time = 2 ms

n = Number of electrocyte

V = Voltage = 100 mV

Charge is given by

The charge flowing through the electrocytes in that amount of time is

The maximum potential is given by

The number of electrolytes is 6000

Energy is given by

The energy released when the electric eel delivers a shock is 1.2 J

Equivalent capacitance is given by

The equivalent capacitance of all the electrocyte cells in the electric eel is

i wanna say it’s between b and d, leaning more towards b.

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