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PHY 102 Coulomb's law and Electric Fields Objective Question

Question

What is the approximate value of the Coulomb constant (k₀) in vacuum, as given in the SI units?
Options
A 8.85 × 10⁻¹² N·m²/C²
B 1.60 × 10⁻¹⁹ N·m²/C²
C 9.0 × 10⁹ N·m²/C²
Correct Answer
D 9.0 × 10⁹ C²/N·m²
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 2 states: 'k₀ = 8.988 × 10⁹ N·m²/C² which is often approximated as 9.0 × 10⁹ N·m²/C².'

Hint

Check the section detailing the value of the Coulomb constant at the beginning of page 2.

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