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What is a physical constant?
A physical constant is a physical quantity that is believed to be both universal in nature and have a constant value in time.
What is the difference between a physical constant and a mathematical constant?
A physical constant directly involves a physical measurement, while a mathematical constant has a fixed numerical value.
Name five widely recognized physical constants.
The speed of light in vacuum (c), the gravitational constant (G), the Planck constant (h), the electric constant (ε0), and the elementary charge (e).
What is the dimension of the speed of light in vacuum?
The dimension of the speed of light in vacuum is length divided by time.
What does the term 'fundamental physical constant' refer to?
The term 'fundamental physical constant' refers to universal-but-dimensioned physical constants.
Test your knowledge of physical constants with this quiz! From the speed of light to Planck's constant, challenge yourself to identify and understand these fundamental quantities that shape our understanding of the universe.
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