If the average depth of an ocean is $4000 \ m$ and the bulk modulus of water is $2 \times 10^9 \ N m^{-2}$,then the fractional compression $\frac{\Delta V}{V}$ of water at the bottom of the ocean is $\alpha \times 10^{-2}$. The value of $\alpha$ is . . . . . . (Given,$g=10 \ m s^{-2}, \rho=1000 \ kg m^{-3}$)
- A$1$
- B$2$
- C$4$
- D$7$
Explore More
Similar Questions
The average depth of the Indian Ocean is about $3000 \,m$. The value of fractional compression $\left(\frac{\Delta V}{V}\right)$ of water at the bottom of the ocean is (given that the bulk modulus of water is $2.2 \times 10^9 \,N/m^2$,$g = 9.8 \,m/s^2$,$\rho_{H_2O} = 1000 \,kg/m^3$):
When a sphere is taken to the bottom of a sea of depth $1 \ km$,it contracts in volume by $0.01 \%$. The bulk modulus of the material of the sphere is (Acceleration due to gravity $= 10 \ m \ s^{-2}$,density of sea water $= 10^3 \ kg \ m^{-3}$)
The compressibility of water per unit atmospheric pressure is $\sigma$. If there is a decrease in volume $V$ due to an applied pressure $P$,find the change in volume.
Medium
View SolutionThe only elastic modulus that applies to fluids is
Easy
View SolutionThe bulk moduli of ethanol,mercury,and water are given as $0.9$,$25$,and $2.2$ respectively in units of $10^9 \, Nm^{-2}$. For a given value of pressure,the fractional compression in volume is $\frac{\Delta V}{V}$. Which of the following statements about $\frac{\Delta V}{V}$ for these three liquids is correct?
Vedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo