The bulk modulus of a liquid is 3 ×10¹⁰ N m⁻². The pressure required to reduce the volume of liquid by 2% is :
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The bulk modulus of a liquid is 3 ×10¹⁰ N m⁻². The pressure required to reduce the volume of liquid by 2% is :

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Use stress σ=F/A, strain ε=ΔL/L and Young's modulus Y=σ/ε. For a uniform segment, ΔL=FL/(AY); for thermal restraint, thermal strain αΔT produces stress YαΔT. Evaluating the given data/statements gives 6 ×10⁸ N m⁻². Therefore the correct answer is C.