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If the compressibility of water is σ per unit atmospheric pressure, then the decrease in volume V due to atmospheric pressure P will be -
PhysicsMechanical Properties of SolidsNEET
Options:
  • A σP/V
  • B σPV
  • C σ/PV
  • D σV/P
Solution:
1901 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: σPV
K=PΔVV or 1K=ΔV/VP

or σ=ΔVPV or ΔV=σPV.

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