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PHY 104 Wave and sound Objective Question

Question

In the formula for the velocity of a longitudinal pulse in a medium, v = √(B/ρ₀), what does 'B' represent?
Options
A Shear modulus
B Young's modulus
C Bulk modulus
Correct Answer
D Elastic limit
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 13 states: 'The term on the right is the bulk modulus of elasticity, B, of the fluid.'

Hint

This property measures a material's resistance to compression.

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