Considerable scientific work is currently under way to determine whether weak os

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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 1.0 ? 10-3 T, oscillating at 60 Hz, might stimulate red blood cells to become cancerous. If the diameter of a red blood cell is 7.9

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 1.0 ? 10^-3 T, oscillating at 60 Hz, might stimulate red blood cells to become cancerous. If the diameter of a red blood cell is 7.9 µm, determine the maximum emf that can be generated around the perimeter of the cell if the magnetic field strength is 1.40 max = V 10^-3 T.

Explanation / Answer

Area of red blood cell

A=pi*d2/4 =pi*(7.9*10^-6)^2/4

A=4.9*10^-11 m2

Angular frequency

W=2pi*f=2pi*60=377 rad/s

Maximum induced emf

Emax=NBAW =1*(1.4*10^-3)*(4.9*10^-11)*377

Emax=2.586*10-11 Volts

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