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Question
Fractional decrease in volume for water at depth where pressure is 5×10⁶ N/m² (Bulk modulus = 2.2×10⁹ N/m²)?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Fractional change = ΔP/B = 5×10⁶ / 2.2×10⁹ ≈ 2.3×10⁻³.
Hint
ΔV/V = ΔP/B.