The Coulomb constant,k,has a value of 8.99 $\times$ 10⁹ N·m²/C².The permittivity of free space,$\varepsilon_{o}$,has the units A) N·m²/C². B) N·m/C. C) C/(N·m). D) C²/(N·m²). E) that are not given.

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The permittivity of free space, $\varepsilon$_o, is related to the Coulomb constant by the equation $k = \frac{1}{4\pi\varepsilon_o}$. Solving for $\varepsilon_o$, we find that its units are C²/(N·m²).

The Coulomb Constant,k,has a Value of 8 ×\times× 109 N·m2/C2 εo\varepsilon_{o}εo​ ,Has the Units A) N·m2/C2

The Coulomb Constant,k,has a Value of 8 $\times$ 10⁹ N·m²/C² $\varepsilon_{o}$ ,Has the Units
A) N·m²/C²