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Define dielectric constant of a medium. What is its S.I. unit?

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The Dielectric constant (K) of the medium is the ratio of the permittivity of the substance (\varepsilon) to permittivity of the free space (ε0).

i.e K=ε/ε0

As Permittivity of medium and permittivity of free space both have same units(F/m ie Farad/meter) dielectric constant becomes dimensionless quantity.


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