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Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A

The bulk modulus for solids is much larger than for liquids.

B

Gases are least compressible.

C

For a system in equilibrium, the value of bulkmodulus is always positive.

D

The SI unit of balk modulus is same that of pressure.

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B
Solid arr least compressible whereas gases are most compressible. Gases are about a million times. All other statements are correct.
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