If the bulk modulus of water is $2 \times 10^9 \ N/m^2$, then the required pressure to reduce the given volume of water by $2 \%$ is

  • A
    $2 \times 10^7 \ N/m^2$
  • B
    $4 \times 10^7 \ N/m^2$
  • C
    $8 \times 10^6 \ N/m^2$
  • D
    $5 \times 10^7 \ N/m^2$

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