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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Bulk Modulus MCQ

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Bulk ModulusMediumQuestion 6338

Question

Adiabatic bulk modulus of gas (γ = adiabatic index, P = pressure):
  1. A
    P
  2. B
    γP
    Correct
  3. C
    P/γ
  4. D
    γ/P

Correct answer

γP

Explanation

Adiabatic: B_ad = γP (vs isothermal B = P).