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The bulk modulus of elasticity of a fluid is a measure of its:

1. Compressibility
2. Viscosity
3. Surface tension
4. Density

Answer

A. Compressibility

Solution

Ev = -dP/(dV/V); a large bulk modulus means the fluid is hard to compress.

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