The fractional compression $\left(\frac{\Delta V}{V}\right)$ of water at a depth of $2.5 \ km$ below the sea level is . . . . . . $\%$. Given: the Bulk modulus of water $B = 2 \times 10^9 \ N m^{-2}$,density of water $\rho = 10^3 \ kg m^{-3}$,and acceleration due to gravity $g = 10 \ m s^{-2}$.

  • A
    $1.75$
  • B
    $1.0$
  • C
    $1.5$
  • D
    $1.25$

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