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Let [ε₀] denotes the dimensional formula of the permittivity of the vacuum and [μ₀] that of the permeability of the vacuum. If M = mass, L= length, T= time and I= electric current, then

Options

A

[ε₀] = M⁻¹L⁻³T²I

B

[ε₀] = M⁻¹L⁻³T⁴I²

C

[μ₀] = MLT⁻²I⁻²

D

[μ₀] = ML²T⁻¹I

Correct Answer :

[μ₀] = MLT⁻²I⁻²

Solution :

The correct option is [μ₀] = MLT⁻²I⁻².

To find the dimensional formula of the permeability of vacuum (μ0), we can use the formula for the magnetic force per unit length between two parallel, long current-carrying conductors separated by a distance d in vacuum:
Fl=μ0I1I22πd

Rearranging the equation to solve for the permeability μ0:
μ0=2πd·Fl·I1I2

Now, let's write the dimensional formulas for each term on the right-hand side:
- Constant 2π is dimensionless.
- Distance [d]=L
- Force [F]=MLT-2
- Length [l]=L
- Currents [I1]=[I2]=I

Substituting these dimensions into the expression for μ0:
[μ0]=L·(MLT-2)L·I2

Simplifying the dimensional equation:
[μ0]=MLT-2I-2

Thus, the dimensional formula of the permeability of vacuum is indeed [μ0]=MLT-2I-2.

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