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The voltage across a membrane forming a cell wall is 74.0 mV and the membrane is 9.20 nm thick. What is the electric field strength in volts
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Answer:
7.60× 10^6 V/m
Explanation:
electric field strength can be determined as ratio of potential drop and distance, I.e
E=V/d
Where E= electric field
V= potential drop= 74.0 mV= 0.07 V
d= distance= 9.20 nm = 9.2×10^-9 m
Substitute the values
E= 0.07/ 9.2×10^-9
= 7.60× 10^6 V/m