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Which one of the following is true about Bulk Modulus of elasticity?

(a) it is the ratio of compressive stress to volumetric strain

(b) it is the ratio of compressive stress to linear strain

(c) it is the ratio of tensile stress to volumetric strain

(d) it is the ratio of tensile stress to linear strain

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

Origin of the question is Compressibility and Bulk Modulus in portion Properties of Fluids of Fluid Mechanics

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The correct answer is (a) it is the ratio of compressive stress to volumetric strain

Easiest explanation: Bulk Modulus k is related to the compression of a liquid and the decrease in volume per unit volume. It is the ratio of compressive stress to the volumetric strain.

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