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Bulk Modulus (Noun)

Meaning

The ratio of the change in pressure acting on a volume to the fractional change in volume.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Examples

  • The bulk modulus of a material is a measure of its resistance to uniform compression, defined as the ratio of the change in pressure to the fractional change in volume.
  • The bulk modulus of water is approximately 2.15 GPa, indicating that it is relatively incompressible.
  • To calculate the bulk modulus, we need to know the change in pressure and the resulting change in volume of the material.
  • The bulk modulus of a gas is typically much lower than that of a solid or liquid, due to its greater compressibility.
  • Engineers use the bulk modulus to design systems that involve the compression of fluids, such as hydraulic systems and pumps.

Hypernyms

  • Elastic Modulus
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
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