Question

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 per meter

Answer 1

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