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The bulk modulus of a spherical object is B. If it is subjected to uniform pressure p, the fractional decrease in radius is 

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a

pB

b

B3p

c

3pB

d

p3B

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

The object is spherical and the bulk modulus is represented by B. It is the ratio of normal stress to the volumetric strain.
Hence, B=F/AΔV/Vp=FA
ΔVV=pB=ΔVV=pB
Here, p is applied pressure on the object and ΔVVis volume strain. 
Fractional decrease in volume, ΔVV=3ΔRRV=43πR3
Volume of the sphere decreases due to the decrease in its radius, henceΔVV=3ΔRR=PBΔRR=P3B

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