A 12-L Volume of Oil Is Subjected to a Pressure

question 45

Multiple Choice

A 12-L volume of oil is subjected to a pressure change, which produces a volume strain on the oil of -3.0 × 10^-4. The bulk modulus of the oil is 6.0 × 10⁹ N/m² and is independent of the pressure. What is the pressure change that produced the volume strain in the oil?

• A) 1.2 MN/m²
• B) 1.4 MN/m²
• C) 1.6 MN/m²
• D) 1.8 MN/m²
• E) 2.0 MN/m²

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Definitions:

Firing

In the context of neurons, it refers to the transmission of an electrical signal along the neuron.

Resting Potential

The difference in voltage across the neuronal membrane when the neuron is not actively sending a signal, typically around -70mV.

Membrane Potential

The electrical potential difference across a cell's plasma membrane, crucial for the transmission of nerve impulses and muscle contraction.

Millivolts

A unit of electric potential equal to one thousandth of a volt, commonly used in various fields such as physics and electrophysiology to measure small voltage differences.