The fractional change in the volume of a glass slab when subjected to a hydraulic pressure of $14 \,atm$ is (Bulk modulus of glass $= 40 \times 10^9 \,N/m^2$).

  • A
    $1.44 \times 10^{-5}$
  • B
    $3.54 \times 10^{-5}$
  • C
    $2.74 \times 10^{-5}$
  • D
    $3.14 \times 10^{-5}$

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