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

question 25

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. By how many milliliters does this pressure reduce the volume of the oil?

• A) 2.0 mL
• B) 2.4 mL
• C) 2.8 mL
• D) 3.2 mL
• E) 3.6 mL