The velocity of sound in sea water is 1.53 * 103 m/s. Find the bulk modulus (in N/m²) of sea water if its density is 1.03 *103 kg/m3. A)2.57 * 109 B)2.19 * 109 C)2.04 * 109 D)2.41 * 109 E)2.82 * 109

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The formula for velocity of sound in a medium is:
v = √(B/ρ)
where v is velocity, B is bulk modulus and ρ is density.
Rearranging the formula, we get:
B = ρv^2
Substituting the given values, we get:
B = (1.03 x 1.53^2) x 10^9
B = 2.41 x 10^9
Therefore, the answer is D) 2.41 x 10^9 N/m^2.

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