The average depth of Indian Ocean is about 3000m. The fractional compression, ΔVVof water at the bottom of the ocean (given that the bulk modulus of the water =2.2×109Nm−2 and g=10 ms−2, assuming density of water remains constant) is
A
0.82%
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B
0.91%
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C
1.36%
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D
1.52%
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Solution
The correct option is C1.36% |B|=|−ΔPΔV/V| ΔVV=ΔPB But ΔP=ρgh=1000×10×3000=3×107 So, ΔVV=ΔPB=3×1072⋅2×109=1.36%