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An increase in applied pressure

δp1 produces a fractional volume change of δv/ v0 1 for a sample of glycerin.

a. True
b. False

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Final answer:

The statement is false. An increase in pressure applied to a sample of glycerin will result in a negative fractional volume change, indicating a decrease in volume.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement is false. When the pressure applied to a sample of glycerin increases, the fractional volume change should be negative, indicating a decrease in volume.

This is because glycerin is an incompressible liquid, so an increase in pressure will cause a decrease in volume. Therefore, the correct statement is: An increase in applied pressure δp1 produces a negative fractional volume change of δv/v0 1 for a sample of glycerin.

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