The dimensions of (μ₀ε₀)^-1/2 are

The dimensions of $(\mu_0\varepsilon_0)^{-1/2}$ are
A $[L^{1/2}T^{1/2}]$
B $[L^{1/2}T^{-1/2}]$
C $[L^{-1}T]$
D $[LT^{-1}]$

Detailed Solution

The speed of light in vacuum is $c = \frac{1}{\sqrt{\mu_0\varepsilon_0}} = (\mu_0\varepsilon_0)^{-1/2}$
So its dimensions are those of velocity: $[LT^{-1}]$

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