The speed of sound in water is measured to be

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Problem

1480\,\text{m}\,\text{s}^{-1}

. If the density of water is

1000\,\text{kg}\,\text{m}^{-3}

, determine its bulk modulus. (a)

4.4\times10^{9}\,\text{Pa}

(b)

1.5\times10^{9}\,\text{Pa}

(c)

2.2\times10^{9}\,\text{Pa}

(d)

2.2\times10^{10}\,\text{Pa}