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

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V = V o l u m e o f s p h e r e = 4 3 π r 3 ⇒ ∆ V V = 3 ∆ r r also, bulk modulus, B = - p ∆ V V - ∆ V V = p B 3 Δ r r = p B Δ r r = p 3 B .

The bulk modulus of a spherical object is B . If it is subjected to uniform pressure p , the fractional…