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Chapter 13 -- Elasticity

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The Bulk Modulus<br />

Volume stress F A<br />

B <br />

Volume strain V<br />

V<br />

Since F/A is generally pressure P, , we may write:<br />

B<br />

<br />

P<br />

V / V<br />

<br />

PV<br />

V<br />

Units remain in Pascals (Pa)<br />

since the strain is unitless.

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