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Calculate the fractional decrease in volume for water at 5 km depth, where the force per unit area is 5 x 10^7 N/m². Take the Bulk modulus of water as 2.2 x 10^9 N/m².
Options
A 23%
B 1.5%
C 2.3%
Correct Answer
D 14%
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The fractional decrease in volume is approximately 2.3%.

Hint

Use the formula ΔV/V = pressure / Bulk modulus.

Question Info

Course: PHY 101
Topic: PHY 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 125 of 1250
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