Physics chapter23 - Problem 7
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Physics for Scientists and Engineers (9th Edition)

Chapter-23

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Question 7





Review. A molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is 2.17 mm long
. The ends of the molecule become singly ionized: negative on one end, positive on the other. The helical molecule acts like a spring and compresses 1.00% upon becoming charged. Determine the effective spring constant of the molecule. (a) q =