Define compressibility. State its SI unit.

Define compressibility. State its SI unit.
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Compressibility: The reciprocal of bulk modulus of elasticity is called as compressibility. OR The property on account of which the body can be compressed by the application of external force is called compressibility. S.I. Unit:- m2/N 
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