The electric field across a cellular membrane is 1.0x10^7 N/C directed into the cell. What is the magnitude of the electric forse on the sodium ion flowing into the cell? The charge on the sodium ion is +e.

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The electric field across a cellular membrane is 1.0x10^7 N/C directed into the cell.  What is the magnitude of the electric forse on the sodium ion flowing into the cell? The charge on the sodium ion is +e.

mrs. austin · Accepted Answer

q= elementary charge = e = 1.602x10^-19C F=qE F=(1.6x10^-19C)(1.0x10^7N/C) F=1.6x10^-12 N

drwls · Answer

correct