A lake has a depth of 500m. The bulk modulus of water is 2*10^9N/m^2. Calculate the fractional compression, ΔV/V, of water at the bottom of the lake.(a) 2.5*10^-3(b) 7*10^-3(c) 3.5*10^-3(d) 5*10^-3
Correct option is (a) 2.5*10^-3For explanation I would say: Pressure at the bottom ‘P’ = ρgh = 1000*10*500 = 5*10^6Pa.B = -P/(ΔV/V)∴ ΔV/V = -P/B = 5*10^6/2*10^9 = 2.5*10^-3.