Question

Considerable scientific work is currently under way to determine whether weak oscillating magnetic fields such as those found near outdoor electric power lines can affect human health. One study indicated that a magnetic field of magnitude 1.40 ✕ 10−3 T, oscillating at 60 Hz, might stimulate red blood cells to become cancerous. If the diameter of a red blood cell is 7.5 μm, determine the maximum emf that can be generated around the perimeter of the cell.

Answer 1

`\epsilon = 2.96 * 10^(-11) \ V`

Step-by-step explanation:

given,

magnetic field strength = 1.40 ✕ 10⁻³ T

frequency of oscillation = 60 Hz

diameter of RBC = 7.5 μm

EMF = ?

`\epsilon = NBA\omega`

`\epsilon = NB(\pi\ r^2)\ (2\pi f)`

`\epsilon = NB(\pi\ ((d)/(2))^2)\ (2\pi f)`

`\epsilon = (1)\ 1.4 * 10^(-3)(\pi\ ((7.5 * 10^(-6))/(2))^2)\ (2\pi* 60)`

`\epsilon = 2.96 * 10^(-11) \ V`

maximum emf that can generate around the perimeter of the cell
`\epsilon = 2.96 * 10^(-11) \ V`