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Elasticity, Thermal Expansion, Calorimetry and Heat Transfer: Compressibility MCQ

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CompressibilityMediumQuestion 30811

Question

Compressibility is:
  1. A
    Reciprocal of Young's modulus
  2. B
    Reciprocal of bulk modulus
    Correct
  3. C
    Product of stress and strain
  4. D
    Shear modulus

Correct answer

Reciprocal of bulk modulus

Explanation

Compressibility = 1/B. Fluids have high compressibility; metals very low.

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