Question Details

Dimensions of 1/(ε₀μ₀) , where symbols have their usual meanings, are:

Options

A

[L⁻¹T]

B

[L²T²]

C

[L²T⁻²]

D

[LT⁻¹]

Correct Answer :

[L²T⁻²]

Solution :

The correct option is [L²T⁻²].

Step-by-step Explanation:

We know from electromagnetic theory that the speed of light in vacuum, denoted by c, is related to the permittivity of free space (ε0) and the permeability of free space (μ0) by the relation:

c = 1 ε 0 μ 0

Squaring both sides of the equation, we obtain:

c 2 = 1 ε 0 μ 0

From this relation, it is clear that the dimensions of the expression 1ε0μ0 must be identical to the dimensions of c2 (the square of the speed of light).

Since speed c has the dimensions of velocity:

[ c ] = [ LT - 1 ]

Squaring these dimensions to find the dimensions of c2 gives:

[ c 2 ] = [ LT - 1 ] 2 = [ L 2 T - 2 ]

Therefore, the dimensions of 1ε0μ0 are [L²T⁻²].

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