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In MKS system of units `epsilon_(0)` equals -

A

`9xx10^(9) N-m^(2)//C^(2)`

B

`(1)/(9xx10^(9)) C^(2)//N -m^(2)`

C

`(1)/(4pi xx 9 xx 10^(9)) C^(2)//N-m^(2)`

D

`1C^(2)//N-m^(2)`

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To determine the value of \( \epsilon_0 \) in the MKS system of units, we start from the formula for the electrostatic force between two point charges. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Electrostatic Force Formula**: The electrostatic force \( F \) between two charges \( Q_1 \) and \( Q_2 \) separated by a distance \( R \) is given by: \[ F = \frac{k Q_1 Q_2}{R^2} \] where \( k \) is Coulomb's constant. 2. **Relate Coulomb's Constant to \( \epsilon_0 \)**: Coulomb's constant \( k \) can be expressed in terms of \( \epsilon_0 \): \[ k = \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0} \] Substituting this into the force equation gives: \[ F = \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0} \cdot \frac{Q_1 Q_2}{R^2} \] 3. **Rearranging to Find \( \epsilon_0 \)**: Rearranging the equation to isolate \( \epsilon_0 \): \[ \epsilon_0 = \frac{Q_1 Q_2}{4 \pi F R^2} \] 4. **Identifying Units**: In the MKS system: - The unit of charge \( Q \) is Coulombs (C). - The unit of force \( F \) is Newtons (N). - The unit of distance \( R \) is meters (m). 5. **Substituting Units**: Substituting the units into the equation for \( \epsilon_0 \): \[ \epsilon_0 = \frac{(C^2)}{(N)(m^2)} \] 6. **Expressing Newton in Base Units**: Recall that \( 1 \, \text{N} = 1 \, \text{kg} \cdot \text{m/s}^2 \). Therefore, we can express the units of \( \epsilon_0 \) as: \[ \epsilon_0 = \frac{C^2}{(kg \cdot m/s^2) \cdot m^2} = \frac{C^2 \cdot s^2}{kg \cdot m^3} \] 7. **Final Expression**: Thus, the unit of \( \epsilon_0 \) in the MKS system is: \[ \epsilon_0 = \frac{C^2}{N \cdot m^2} \] ### Conclusion: The value of \( \epsilon_0 \) in the MKS system of units is expressed as \( \frac{C^2}{N \cdot m^2} \). ---

To determine the value of \( \epsilon_0 \) in the MKS system of units, we start from the formula for the electrostatic force between two point charges. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the Electrostatic Force Formula**: The electrostatic force \( F \) between two charges \( Q_1 \) and \( Q_2 \) separated by a distance \( R \) is given by: \[ F = \frac{k Q_1 Q_2}{R^2} ...
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