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Assertion : Bulk modulus of an incompres...

Assertion : Bulk modulus of an incompressible liquid is infinite.
Reason : Compressibility is inverse of bulk modulus.

A

If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

If Assertion is true but Reason is false.

D

If both Assertion and Reason are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
(b) Incompressible fluid is that which cannot be compressed `(DeltaV=0)` by applying pressure on it.
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