$A$ spherical ball of volume $2000 \text{ cm}^3$ is subjected to a hydraulic pressure of $15 \text{ atm}$. If the change in volume is $5 \times 10^{-2} \text{ cm}^3$,the bulk modulus of the material of the spherical ball is (Given: $1 \text{ atm} = 10^5 \text{ Nm}^{-2}$)

  • A
    $6 \times 10^{10} \text{ Nm}^{-2}$
  • B
    $2 \times 10^{10} \text{ Nm}^{-2}$
  • C
    $5 \times 10^{10} \text{ Nm}^{-2}$
  • D
    $15 \times 10^{10} \text{ Nm}^{-2}$

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