Statement I: Bulk modulus of elasticity K represents incomp…

Physics Elasticity ( Mechanical Properties of Solids ) Statement Based MCQ (Single Correct)

Statement I: Bulk modulus of elasticity K represents incompressibility of the material.

Statement II: Bulk modulus of elasticity is proportional to change in pressure.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect.

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct.

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

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The correct answer is:

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.

Bulk modulus of elasticity measures how good the body is to regain its original volume on being compressed. Therefore, it represents incompressibility of the material.
, where p is increase in pressure and is change in volume.

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