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Mechanical Properties of Solids: Bulk Modulus MCQ

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Bulk ModulusMediumQuestion 6345

Question

Volume of a solid (B = 2×10¹¹ Pa) decreases by 0.1% under pressure. Pressure applied:
  1. A
    2×10⁸ Pa
    Correct
  2. B
    2×10⁹ Pa
  3. C
    2×10⁶ Pa
  4. D
    2×10¹⁰ Pa

Correct answer

2×10⁸ Pa

Explanation

P = B×ΔV/V = 2×10¹¹×0.001 = 2×10⁸ Pa.

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