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The bulk modulus of metal is `8 xx 10^ 9 N/m^2`. What amount of pressure is required to reduce the volume of a spherical ball by `5%`?

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`K = (vdp)/(dv) therefore dp = k (dv)/v`
`= 8 xx 10^9 xx 5/100 = 4 xx 10^8 N/m^2`
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