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PHY 102 Capacitors and Capacitance Objective Question

Question

What is the permittivity of free space (ε₀)?
Options
A 8.85 × 10⁻¹² F/m
Correct Answer
B 8.85 × 10⁻⁹ F/m
C 8.85 × 10⁻¹⁵ F/m
D 8.85 × 10⁻⁶ F/m
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The permittivity of free space, ε₀, is approximately 8.85 × 10⁻¹² farads per meter (F/m).

Hint

Value used in vacuum capacitance calculations.

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