Permittivity of Free Space (ε₀)

Definition

The permittivity of free space, denoted as ε₀, is a fundamental constant in physics that represents the ability of empty space to permit the formation of an electric field. It quantifies how easily electric fields can be established in a vacuum.

Related terms

Electric Field: The region around a charged object where it exerts a force on other charged objects.

Dielectric Constant: A property of materials that measures their ability to store electrical energy in an electric field.

Coulomb's Law:

A law stating that the force between two point charges is directly proportional to the product of their magnitudes and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.