AIIMS 2019 Physics Bulk Modulus and Compressibility MCQ Question
The compressibility of water is . If one litre is subjected to a pressure of the decrease in its volume is
10 cc
24 cc
15 cc
12 cc
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Option B, 24 cc, is correct because it represents the volume change (ΔV) in cubic centimeters, which is a standard unit for measuring volume in scientific contexts. The equation -ΔV = KPV indicates that the volume change is directly proportional to the compressibility (K), pressure (P), and the original volume (V), and substituting the values correctly yields 24 cc. The other options are incorrect because they either convert the volume into inappropriate units (like liters or milliliters) or misrepresent the magnitude of the volume change, which should be expressed in cubic centimeters for this context. Understanding the relationship between bulk modulus, compressibility, and volume change is crucial in fields such as fluid mechanics and material science.
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