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Chapter 24, Problem 15E(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 15E
BIO Electric Eels. Electric eels and electric fish generate large potential differences that are used to stun enemies and prey. These potentials are produced by cells that each can generate 0.10 V. We can plausibly model such cells as charged capacitors. (a) How should these cells be connected (in series or in parallel) to produce a total potential of more than 0.10 V? (b) Using the connection in part (a), how many cells must be connected together to produce the 500-V surge of the electric eel?
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QUESTION:
Problem 15E
BIO Electric Eels. Electric eels and electric fish generate large potential differences that are used to stun enemies and prey. These potentials are produced by cells that each can generate 0.10 V. We can plausibly model such cells as charged capacitors. (a) How should these cells be connected (in series or in parallel) to produce a total potential of more than 0.10 V? (b) Using the connection in part (a), how many cells must be connected together to produce the 500-V surge of the electric eel?
ANSWER:
Solution 15E
For capacitors in series the voltage across the combination equals the sum of the voltages in the individual capacitors. For capacitors in parallel the voltage across the combination is the same as the voltage across each individual capacitors.
Step 1 of 2:
Connect the cells (capacitors) in series so their voltages will add up to produce a total potential of more than 0.10 V.