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Homework Statement
Hello, I'm an author trying to work out (hypothetically) what the consequences, to humans, computer equipment etc) would be if a massive electromagnetic charge were to occur in a confined room?
The Attempt at a Solution
I have established that at room temperature, it takes a relatively sizeable magnetic charge to erase the state of stored data on a disk so it can be changed. But as the temperature in the vicinity rises, the amount of charge required decreases. If you heat a metal up just enough, to the Curie temperature, it loses its magnetism altogether. So I assume at a high enough temp data /computer hard drives would be erased.
But I can't find any suggestion as to what would happen to a person in the presence of an extremely large electromagnetic field. What level of field would have a physiological impact on a person's senses?
Apologies for the minimal understanding of physics here, I realize I am among experts and therefore seek advice. I have high school physics knowledge but no further.
Many thanks, Hayley