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PHY 102 Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law Objective Question
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Which constant relates the 'k' in Coulomb's Law to 'ε₀' in Gauss's Law?
Options
A k = 1 / (4πε₀)
Correct Answer
B k = ε₀ / 4π
C k = 4πε₀
D k = 1 / ε₀
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Coulomb's constant k is defined as the reciprocal of 4π times the permittivity of free space.

Hint

k involves both π and ε₀.

Question Info

Course: PHY 102
Topic: Electrostatics: Electric Charge and Coulomb's Law
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 164 of 1819
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