Between the inner part of the cell and the outer solution there is a potential difference (membrane resting potential) AU = 90 mV. Assuming that the electric field inside the membrane is uniform, and considering the membrane thickness d this electric field. 18 nm, find

Between the inner part of the cell and the outer solution there is a potential difference (membrane resting potential) AU = 90 mV. Assuming that the electric field inside the membrane is uniform, and considering the membrane thickness d this electric field. 18 nm, find

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(membrane resting potential) AU = 90 mV. Assuming that the electric field inside
the membrane is uniform, and considering the membrane thickness d = 18 nm, find
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