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The fractional change in volume per unit...

The fractional change in volume per unit increase in pressure is called:

A

Bulk modulus

B

Compressibility

C

Pressure coefficient

D

Volume coefficient.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Compressibility = `("Strain")/("Stress")`
`=("Fractional change in volume")/("pressire")`
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