Bulk Modulus of Elasticity Formula

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Bulk Modulus of Elasticity is a material property characterizing the compressibility of a fluid. Check FAQs
K=(ΔPdVVf)
K - Bulk Modulus of Elasticity?ΔP - Change in Pressure?dV - Change in Volume?Vf - Fluid Volume?

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Bulk Modulus of Elasticity Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
K=(ΔPdVVf)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
K=(100Pa5100)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
K=(1005100)
Next Step Evaluate
K=2000Pa
LAST Step Convert to Output's Unit
K=2000N/m²

Bulk Modulus of Elasticity Formula Elements

Variables
Bulk Modulus of Elasticity
Bulk Modulus of Elasticity is a material property characterizing the compressibility of a fluid.
Symbol: K
Measurement: PressureUnit: N/m²
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Change in Pressure
Change in Pressure is defined as the difference between final pressure and initial pressure. In differential form it is represented as dP.
Symbol: ΔP
Measurement: PressureUnit: Pa
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Change in Volume
Change in Volume is the change in volume of the fluid.
Symbol: dV
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Fluid Volume
The Fluid Volumeis the space occupied by the fluid.
Symbol: Vf
Measurement: VolumeUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Bulk Modulus of Elasticity?

Bulk Modulus of Elasticity evaluator uses Bulk Modulus of Elasticity = (Change in Pressure/(Change in Volume/Fluid Volume)) to evaluate the Bulk Modulus of Elasticity, The Bulk Modulus of Elasticity formula is defined as the measure of the incremental change in pressure dp which takes place when a volume V of the fluid is changed by an incremental amount dV. Since a rise in pressure always causes a decrease in volume, dV is always negative, and the minus sign is included in the equation to give a positive value of K. Bulk Modulus of Elasticity is denoted by K symbol.

How to evaluate Bulk Modulus of Elasticity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Bulk Modulus of Elasticity, enter Change in Pressure (ΔP), Change in Volume (dV) & Fluid Volume (Vf) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Bulk Modulus of Elasticity

What is the formula to find Bulk Modulus of Elasticity?
The formula of Bulk Modulus of Elasticity is expressed as Bulk Modulus of Elasticity = (Change in Pressure/(Change in Volume/Fluid Volume)). Here is an example- 2000 = (100/(5/100)).
How to calculate Bulk Modulus of Elasticity?
With Change in Pressure (ΔP), Change in Volume (dV) & Fluid Volume (Vf) we can find Bulk Modulus of Elasticity using the formula - Bulk Modulus of Elasticity = (Change in Pressure/(Change in Volume/Fluid Volume)).
Can the Bulk Modulus of Elasticity be negative?
No, the Bulk Modulus of Elasticity, measured in Pressure cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Bulk Modulus of Elasticity?
Bulk Modulus of Elasticity is usually measured using the Newton per Square Meter[N/m²] for Pressure. Pascal[N/m²], Kilopascal[N/m²], Bar[N/m²] are the few other units in which Bulk Modulus of Elasticity can be measured.
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