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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Bulk Modulus MCQ

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Bulk ModulusHardQuestion 6332

Question

Water (B = 2×10⁹ Pa) is subjected to extra pressure 2×10⁷ Pa. Fractional volume decrease:
  1. A
    1/100
    Correct
  2. B
    1/1000
  3. C
    1/10
  4. D
    1/200

Correct answer

1/100

Explanation

ΔV/V = P/B = 2×10⁷/2×10⁹ = 1/100.

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