An increase in pressure of a liquid from 7.5 MPa to 15 MPa results into 0.2 percent decrease in its volume. Determine the coefficient of compressibility of the liquid. 3.75 x 10^9 N/m^2 O 4.75 x 10^9 N/m^2 O 0.267 x10^9 m^2/N 0.467 x10^9 m^2/N None of the above

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An increase in pressure of a liquid
from 7.5 MPa to 15 MPa results into
0.2 percent decrease in its volume.
Determine the coefficient of
compressibility of the liquid.
3.75 x 10^9 N/m^2
O 4.75 x 10^9 N/m^2
O 0.267 x10^9 m^2/N
0.467 x10^9 m^2/N
None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:An increase in pressure of a liquid from 7.5 MPa to 15 MPa results into 0.2 percent decrease in its volume. Determine the coefficient of compressibility of the liquid. 3.75 x 10^9 N/m^2 O 4.75 x 10^9 N/m^2 O 0.267 x10^9 m^2/N 0.467 x10^9 m^2/N None of the above
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