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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electromagnetic Waves

Question:

If $\mu_0$ is permeability of free space and ε0 is permittivity of free space, the speed of light in vacuum is given by

Options:

$\sqrt{\mu_0ε_0}$

$\sqrt{\frac{\mu_0}{ε_0}}$

$\sqrt{\frac{1}{\mu_0ε_0}}$

$\sqrt{\frac{ε_0}{\mu_0}}$

Correct Answer:

$\sqrt{\frac{1}{\mu_0ε_0}}$

Explanation:

The speed of light in vacuum is given by $\sqrt{\frac{1}{\mu_0ε_0}}$, where $\mu_0$ is permeability and ε0 is permittivity of free space.