Enter the initial and final volume, along with the initial and final pressure, into the calculator to determine the bulk modulus.
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Bulk Modulus Formula
The following equation used to calculate the bulk modulus of a material.
B = -V1 * (P2-P1)/(V2-V1)
- Where B is the bulk modulus
- V1 is the initial volume
- V2 is the final volume
- P1 is the initial pressure
- P2 is the final pressure
Bulk Modulus Definition
A bulk modulus is defined as the measure of elasticity of the material or gas to expand or contract while under a pressure.
Bulk Modulus Example
How to calculate bulk modulus?
- First, determine the initial and final pressures.
Calculate the initial and final pressure.
- Next, determine the initial and final volumes.
Calculate the initial and final volumes.
- Finally, calculate the bulk modulus.
Calculate the bulk modulus using the equation above.
FAQ
Bulk modulus is a measure of the bulk elasticity of a material or object. In other words, it’s a measure of how resistant to pressure the material is.
The bulk modulus is calculated by measure the volume and pressure of an object at two different points.