Exposure to high doses of microwaves can cause damage to cells. estimate how many moles of photons, with λ = 12 cm, must be absorbed to raise the temperature of your eye by 3.0 ºc. assume the mass of an eye is 11 grams and its specific heat capacity is 4.0 j/g ºc.

11.03 moles of photons, with wavelength of 12 cm, must be absorbed to raise the temperature of your eye by 3.0 ºC.

Explanation:

Mass of eye = m = 11 g

The specific heat capacity = c = 4.0 J/g°C

Change in temperature = ΔT = 3.0°C

Heat required to raise the temperature = Q

Energy of the photon = E

Wavelength of the photon = 12 cm = 0.12 m (1 cm = 0.01 m)

(Planck's equation)

Moles of photons :

11.03 moles of photons, with wavelength of 12 cm, must be absorbed to raise the temperature of your eye by 3.0 ºC.