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Electrostatics: Coulomb's Law MCQ

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Coulomb's LawHardQuestion 31420

Question

Permittivity ε₀ has SI unit:
  1. A
    C/N·m²
  2. B
    C²/N·m²
    Correct
  3. C
    N·m²/C²
  4. D
    C²·m/N

Correct answer

C²/N·m²

Explanation

From F = q₁q₂/(4πε₀r²): ε₀ = q₁q₂/(4πFr²) → C²/(N·m²) = C²·N⁻¹·m⁻².