At a depth of about 1030 m in the sea the pressure has increased by 100 atmospheres (to about 107 N/m2). By how much has 1.0 m3 of water been compressed by this pressure? The bulk modulus of water is 2.3 ˛ 109 N/m2.

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At a depth of about 1030 m in the sea the pressure has increased by 100 atmospheres (to about 107 N/m<sup>2</sup>). By how much has 1.0 m<sup>3</sup> of water been compressed by this pressure? The bulk modulus of water is 2.3 ˛ 109 N/m<sup>2</sup>.