Two solid spheres are made from the same material, but one has twice the diameter of the other. Which sphere will have the greater bulk modulus?
A) the larger one
B) the smaller one
C) It will be the same for both spheres.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bulk modulus is a material property that describes how compressible the material is, and it does not depend on the size or shape of the object made from that material. Therefore, both spheres will have the same bulk modulus since they are made from the same material.

Two Solid Spheres Are Made from the Same Material, but One