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Homework Statement
Hi guys,
I've been trying to solve these two questions for the last hour and can't seem to find the solution, any help would be very much appreciated.
1. An RC circuit is given a step voltage (charging) of V at t = 0 seconds. What is the value of voltage at t = 2RC?
2. If the conductance of a single ion channel is 1pS and its capacitance per cm2 is 1mF and the time constant for a human neuron is 1ms:
(a) What is the resistance per cm2 of a neuronal membrane?
(b) How many ion channels on average must there be in one µm2 of neuronal membranes?
Homework Equations
T = RC
Tau = Resistor x Capacitor
The Attempt at a Solution
1. Tried attempting this question for a solid hour and not sure where to begin.
2.
(a) 1 x 10^-3ms = R x (1 x 10^-6F)
R = 1000W per cm2
(b) I know to divide the total current by the single current but I can't seem to find the solution to identify the total current.