Question

what is the voltage in mv across an 5.5 nm thick membrane if the electric field strength across it is 5.75 mv/m? you may assume a uniform electric field.

Answer 1

Answer:

V = 31.62 m V

Explanation:

Given,

Voltage across thick membrane = ?

Thickness of the membrane, d = 5.5 n m

Electric field = 5.75 M V/m

we know

$E = \dfrac{V}{d}$

   V = E d

   V = 5.75 x 10⁶ x 5.5 x 10⁻⁹

   V = 31.62 x 10⁻³ V

   V = 31.62 m V

Hence, The Voltage across the membrane is equal to 31.62 m V.