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Physics Question on mechanical properties of solids

The bulk modulus of a spherical object is ‘B’. If it is subjected to uniform pressure ‘p’, the fractional decrease in radius is

A

pB\frac {p}{B}

B

B3p\frac {B}{3p}

C

3pB\frac {3p}{B}

D

p3B\frac {p}{3B}

Answer

p3B\frac {p}{3B}

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (D): p3B\frac {p}{3B}.