Electric Constant: Explaining the Equation

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The electric constant, denoted as ε₀, is a fundamental physical constant that appears in Coulomb's law, which describes the force between two point charges. It is defined by the equation ε₀ = 1/(μ₀ * c²), where μ₀ is the magnetic constant and c is the speed of light in a vacuum. The value of ε₀ is crucial for understanding electric fields and capacitance in physics. It represents the ability of a vacuum to permit electric field lines and is essential in the formulation of Maxwell's equations. Understanding ε₀ is vital for grasping the principles of electromagnetism.
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hi everyone,

what is mean by electric constant?
electric constant=1/(magnetic constant * speed of light)

please explain this equation.
 
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In that equation, the "electric constant" is the \epsilon_0 that appears in Coulomb's law for the electric force between two point charges:

F_e = \frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_0} \frac {q_1 q_2}{r^2}
 
thank u for reply. what is mean by epselon zero(electric constant) please explain about that
 

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