When a pressure of $100 \, atm$ is applied to a rubber ball,its volume decreases by $0.01 \%$. What is the bulk modulus of the rubber?

  • A
    $10 \times 10^{12} \, dyne/cm^2$
  • B
    $100 \times 10^{12} \, dyne/cm^2$
  • C
    $1 \times 10^{12} \, dyne/cm^2$
  • D
    $20 \times 10^{12} \, dyne/cm^2$

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