The Bulk Modulus Is a Proportionality Constant That Relates the Pressure

question 42

Multiple Choice

The bulk modulus is a proportionality constant that relates the pressure acting on an object to:

• A)the shear
• B)the fractional change in volume
• C)the fractional change in length
• D)Young's modulus
• E)the spring constant

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