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A uniform cube is subjected to volume compression. If each side is decreased by 1 % then bulk strain is

A

0.01

B

0.03

C

0.02

D

0.08

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The correct Answer is:
B
`(Delta v)/(v)=(3Delta L)/(L) = 3xx1%=3%`
`=0.03`.
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