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A spherical ball contracts in volume by 0.01% when subjected to a normal uniform pressure of 100 atmosphere. What is the bulk modulus of its material in C.G.S. units?

Answer»

ΔV/V = 0.01/100

p = 100 x 1.01 x 106 dyne/cm2

Hence, K = pV/ΔV = (100 x 106)/(0.01 x 100) = 1012 dynes cm-2



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