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. Part A How much charge flows through the electrocytes in that amount of time? How much charge flows through the electrocytes in that amount of time? 2×10−3 C 2 C 2×10−6 C 1 C

Answer 1

Answer:

$\Delta q = 2\times 10^{-3} C$

Explanation:

As we know that electric current is defined as the rate of flow of charge

so here we can say that

$i = \frac{dq}{dt}$

so charge flow through it is given as

$\Delta q = i \Delta t$

here we know that

i = 1 A

$\Delta t = 2 ms$

so total charge flow is given as

$\Delta q = 1\times (2\times 10^{-3})$

$\Delta q = 2\times 10^{-3} C$