Question

The value of \((p_0 g q)^{1/2}\) is:

• A. \(3 \times 10^8 \, \text{cm/s}\)
• B. \(3 \times 10^{10} \, \text{cm/s}\)
• C. \(3 \times 10^9 \, \text{cm/s}\)
• D. \(3 \times 10^8 \, \text{km/s}\)

Hint:

Remember: Speed of light \(c \approx 3 \times 10^{10} \, \text{cm/s}\).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The quantity \( (p_0 g q)^{1/2} \) represents the speed of light \( c \) in CGS units, which is approximately: \[ c = 3 \times 10^{10} \, \text{cm/s}. \] Given that option (A) is \( 3 \times 10^{8} \, \text{cm/s} \), which equals \( 3 \times 10^{6} \, \text{m/s} \), this appears to be a typo or error in the units. The correct value for the speed of light in CGS units is closer to \( 3 \times 10^{10} \, \text{cm/s} \), thus option (B) is intended to represent this value.