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For which states of matter is the bulk modulus meaningful?
ASolids, liquids and gases
BOnly solids, not fluids
CLiquids and gases only
DSolids and liquids only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Solids, liquids and gases
Bulk modulus relates pressure to fractional volume change, and every state of matter has a volume that can change under uniform pressure.
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