Question

The increase in pressure required to decrease the volume of 200 L of water by 0.004 percent is (Bulk modulus of water is \( 2.1 \times 10^9 \) N/m\(^2\)):

• A. \( 8.4 \times 10^4 \) N/m\(^2\)
• B. \( 8.4 \times 10^3 \) N/m\(^2\)
• C. \( 8.4 \times 10^5 \) N/m\(^2\)
• D. \( 8.4 \times 10^6 \) N/m\(^2\)

Hint:

The bulk modulus describes how much pressure is needed to compress a substance. The greater the bulk modulus, the more pressure is required for a given volume change.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The bulk modulus \( B \) is given by the relation: \[ B = \frac{-\Delta P}{\frac{\Delta V}{V}} \] Rearranging the equation to find the pressure change \( \Delta P \): \[ \Delta P = -B \times \frac{\Delta V}{V} \] Given: - \( B = 2.1 \times 10^9 \) N/m\(^2\), - \( \Delta V/V = 0.004\% = 0.00004 \), - Volume \( V = 200 \) L. Substitute the values: \[ \Delta P = -2.1 \times 10^9 \times 0.00004 = 8.4 \times 10^4 \, \text{N/m}^2 \] Thus, the required increase in pressure is \( 8.4 \times 10^4 \) N/m\(^2\).