If e0, e 0' have their usual meanings, the coefficient of compressibility (ac
), is given by
(A) ac
 = (e - e0)/(e' + e0')
(B) ac
 = (e0 - e)/( - 0')
(C) ac
 = ( - 0')/(e0 - e)
(D) ac
 = ( 0' - )/(e - e0)

1 Answer

Answer :

Answer: Option B

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