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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Bulk Modulus MCQ

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Bulk ModulusEasyQuestion 6326

Question

Bulk modulus B is defined as:
  1. A
    Longitudinal stress/Longitudinal strain
  2. B
    Shear stress/Shear strain
  3. C
    Volumetric stress/Volumetric strain
    Correct
  4. D
    Force/Area

Correct answer

Volumetric stress/Volumetric strain

Explanation

B = Volumetric stress / Volumetric strain = −P/(ΔV/V).