If a pressure of $8 \times 10^8 \ N \ m^{-2}$ is applied to a lead block,so that its volume reduces by $20 \%$. The Bulk modulus of the lead block is:

  • A
    $4 \times 10^7 \ N \ m^{-2}$
  • B
    $4 \times 10^8 \ N \ m^{-2}$
  • C
    $4 \times 10^9 \ N \ m^{-2}$
  • D
    $4 \times 10^{10} \ N \ m^{-2}$

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