Question

The compressibility of a substance equals.........

(A) (ΔV / PV)

(B) {(P Δ V) / V}

(C) {V / (P Δ V)}

(D) (PV / ΔV)

Answer 1

The correct option is (A) (ΔV / PV).

Explanation:

Compressibility is given by (ΔV / ΔP) (1/V) i.e. (ΔV / PV)