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If the change in pressure required to reduce the volume of water by 0.3% is 6.60 MPa, determine the bulk modulus of the water.

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Answer: 2.2GPa

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given, the bulk modulus of the water will be calculated as:

dv/v = 0.3% = 0.003

dP = 6.6MPa

Bulk modulus will now be:

= 6.6/0.003

= 2200

= 2.2GPa

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