The speed of propagation of the action potential (an electric signal) in a nerve cell depends (inversely) on the diameter of the axon(nerve fiber). If the nerve cell connecting the spinal cord to your feet is 0.9 m long and the nerve impulse is 16 m/s. How long (in s) does it take for the nerve signal to travel this distance ?

The speed of propagation of the action potential (an electric signal) in a nerve cell depends (inversely) on the diameter of the axon(nerve fiber). If the nerve cell connecting the spinal cord to your feet is 0.9 m long and the nerve impulse is 16 m/s. How long (in s) does it take for the nerve signal to travel this distance ?

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter1: Introduction And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 51P: A person going for a walk follows the path shown in Figure P1.51. The total trip consists of four...

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