Question

What is the value of 1 Debye in cm?

(a) 3.33 X 10^-28 cm

(b) 3.33 X 10^-30 cm

(c) 3.33 X 10^-32 cm

(d) 3.33 X 10^-34 cm

The question was asked during an online interview.

The query is from Dielectric Polarisation topic in section Dielectrics of Engineering Physics II

Answer 1

Right option is (b) 3.33 X 10^-30 cm

The explanation: Debye is the unit in which the dipole moment of a dipole is calculated. The value of 1 Debye is equal to 3.33 X 10^-30 cm or 3.33 X 10^-32 m.