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19 May, 14:31

Calculate the distance olive oil (a lipid) could move in a membrane in 15 seconds assuming the diffusion coefficient is 1 μm2/s. Use the equation where S is distance traveled, t is time, and D is the diffusion coefficient. S = (4Dt) ^1/2

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  1. 19 May, 14:43
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    The answer according to the given equation is S = 0.00077 cm

    Explanation:

    According to this equation

    S = (4Dt) ^1/2

    S = (4 * 1^e-8 * 15) ^0.5

    S = 0.00077 cm

    According to the Approximation equation for diffusion time

    t ≅ S^2 / 2D

    S = 0.00055 cm
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