The approximate depth of an ocean is 2700m. The compressibility of water is `45.4xx10^(-11)` Pa and density of water is `10^(3)` kg. What fractional compression of water will be obtained the bottom of the ocean?

Explanation

Bulk modulus `B = (Delta P)/(-((DeltaV)/(V)))`
Compressibility `K = 1/B = (-((DeltaV)/(V)))/(DeltaP)`
`(DeltaV)/(V) = - K DeltaP = - K h rho g = - 45.4 xx 10^(-11) xx 2700 xx 10^(3) xx 10`
`(DeltaV)/(V) = -1.226 xx 10^(-2)`.