Bulk Modulus: A 12-L volume of oil is subjected to pressure which produces a volume strain of -3.0 × 10-4. The bulk modulus of the oil is 6.0 × 109 Pa and is independent of the pressure. The change in the pressure of the oil in megapascals is closest to

A. 1.2 MPa.
B. 1.4 MPa.
C. 1.6 MPa.
D. 1.8 MPa.
E. 2.0 MPa.


Answer: D

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