At a Depth of About 1030 M in the Sea

question 55

Multiple Choice

At a depth of about 1030 m in the sea the pressure has increased by 100 atmospheres (to about 10⁷ N/m²) . By how much has 1.0 m³ of water been compressed by this pressure? The bulk modulus of water is 2.3 × 10⁹ N/m².

• A)2.3 × 10^-3 m³
• B)3.3 × 10^-3 m³
• C)4.3 × 10^-3 m³
• D)5.3 × 10^-3 m³
• E)6.3 × 10^-3 m³