The volume of a material reduces by $2 \%$ when the pressure is increased from $1 \text{ atm}$ to $2 \text{ atm}$. What is its bulk modulus?

  • A
    $10^5 \text{ N/m}^2$
  • B
    $5 \times 10^5 \text{ N/m}^2$
  • C
    $10^6 \text{ N/m}^2$
  • D
    $5 \times 10^6 \text{ N/m}^2$

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