The resistance of a material can be calculated with the following equation: R = ρ L A where ρ is the resistivity, L is the length, and A is the cross-sectional area. What is the resistance of an axon’s membrane segment with a length of 1 mm (enter your answer in units of M Ω)?

The resistance of a material can be calculated with the following equation: R = ρ L A where ρ is the resistivity, L is the length, and A is the cross-sectional area. What is the resistance of an axon’s membrane segment with a length of 1 mm (enter your answer in units of M Ω)?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter28: Current And Resistance

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The resistance of a material can be calculated with the following equation:

R = ρ L A

where ρ is the resistivity, L is the length, and A is the cross-sectional area. What is the resistance of an axon’s membrane segment with a length of 1 mm (enter your answer in units of M Ω)?

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