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The bulk modulus of a spherical object is `B` if it is subjected to uniform pressure `p`, the fractional decrease in radius is:

A

`(P)/(B)`

B

`(B)/(3P)`

C

`(3P)/(B)`

D

`(P)/(3B)`

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D
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