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Define dielectric constant of a medium. What is its . 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

i.e

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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