Bulk Modulus: A 5000-N force compresses a steel block by 0.0025 cm. How much force, applied over the same area, would be needed to compress the block by 0.0125 cm?

A. 1000 N
B. 2500 N
C. 5000 N
D. 25,000 N


Answer: D

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