Bulk Modulus in Fluid Mechanics Formulas

The Bulk Modulus is a measure of a material’s resistance to uniform compression, indicating how much pressure is needed to change its volume. And is denoted by K. Bulk Modulus is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Bulk Modulus is always positive.

Formulas to find Bulk Modulus in Fluid Mechanics

fxBulk Modulus given Velocity of Pressure WaveGo

Fluid Mechanics formulas that make use of Bulk Modulus

fxPressure Wave Velocity in FluidsGo

fxMass Density given Velocity of Pressure WaveGo

List of variables in Fluid Mechanics formulas

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FAQ

What is the Bulk Modulus?

The Bulk Modulus is a measure of a material’s resistance to uniform compression, indicating how much pressure is needed to change its volume. Bulk Modulus is usually measured using the Pascal for Pressure. Note that the value of Bulk Modulus is always positive.

Can the Bulk Modulus be negative?

No, the Bulk Modulus, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Bulk Modulus?

Bulk Modulus is usually measured using the Pascal[Pa] for Pressure. Kilopascal[Pa], Bar[Pa], Pound Per Square Inch[Pa] are the few other units in which Bulk Modulus can be measured.

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