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The potential difference across a cell membrane is −70.0 mV. If the membrane’s thickness is 12.6 nm, what is the magnitude of the electric field in the membrane? Assume the field is uniform.
V/m

Transcribed Image Text:The potential difference across a cell membrane is -70.0 mV. If the membrane's thickness
is 12.6 nm, what is the magnitude of the electric field in the membrane? Assume the field is
uniform.
V/m
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