Physics for Scientists and Engineers: A Strategic Approach with Modern Physics (4th Edition)

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Chapter 31 - Electromagnetic Fields and Waves - Exercises and Problems - Page 901: 7

Answer

$\epsilon_0~(\frac{d\phi_e}{dt})$ has units of current.

Work Step by Step

$\epsilon_0 = 8.854\times 10^{-12}~\frac{C^2}{N \cdot m^2}$ $\frac{d\phi_e}{dt}$ is the rate of change of electric flux and it is measured in units of $\frac{(N/C)~m^2}{s}$ We can find the units of $~~\epsilon_0~(\frac{d\phi_e}{dt})$: $\frac{C^2}{N \cdot m^2}~\frac{(N/C)~m^2}{s}$ $= \frac{C}{m^2}~\frac{m^2}{s}$ $= \frac{C}{s}$ $= A$ where $A$ represents amperes, which are the units of current. $\epsilon_0~(\frac{d\phi_e}{dt})$ has units of current.
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