College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 22, Problem 17P
An electric catfish can generate a significant potential difference using stacks of special cells called electrocytes. Each electrocyte develops a potential difference of 110 mV. How many cells must be connected in series to give the 350 V a large catfish can produce?
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