When a pressure of $100$ atmosphere is applied on a spherical ball,its volume reduces by $0.01\%$. The bulk modulus of the material of the ball in $dyne/cm^2$ is:

  • A
    $10 \times 10^{12}$
  • B
    $100 \times 10^{12}$
  • C
    $1 \times 10^{12}$
  • D
    $20 \times 10^{12}$

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