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How would you define the compressibility of a substance?

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a

The change in temperature of a substance due to exertion of pressure.

b

The change in volume of a substance due to exertion of pressure.

c

The change in temperature of a substance is due to an increase in volume.

d

The change in pressure of a substance due to an increase in volume.

answer is A.

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Compressibility refers to the change in the volume of a substance due to the exertion of pressure. Its formula can be represented as ĸ=1vdVdP

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How would you define the compressibility of a substance?