Calculate Bulk Modulus: Solve Rock Density Problem

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on calculating the bulk modulus of a rock based on its density at different depths. The initial density at the surface is 2600 kg/m³, increasing to 3100 kg/m³ at a depth of 90,000 meters. The hydrostatic pressure is calculated to be 2.74 x 109 Pa, leading to an initial bulk modulus estimation of 3.3 x 109 Pa. After identifying a mistake in the final volume expression, the corrected bulk modulus is determined to be 5.3 x 108 Pa.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of hydrostatic pressure calculations
  • Familiarity with bulk modulus and its formula
  • Knowledge of density and volume relationships
  • Basic physics principles related to pressure and density
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the derivation of the bulk modulus formula in detail
  • Explore hydrostatic pressure calculations in various fluids
  • Investigate the effects of depth on material properties in geophysics
  • Learn about the applications of bulk modulus in material science
USEFUL FOR

Students in physics or engineering, geologists, and professionals involved in material science or geophysics who are interested in understanding the properties of rocks under pressure.

Irishwolf
Messages
9
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement



A rock at the surface has a density of 2600kg(m^(-3)
90000m down its density is 3100kg(m^(-3)
Change in pressure at the depth is due to hydrostatic pressure.
Whats the bulk modulus of the rock?



Homework Equations


Δp=p + ƿgh

Δp=-B(ΔV/V)


The Attempt at a Solution


Hydrostatic pressure:
p(90000)= 1 x 10^(5) Pa + (3100kg(m^(-3))(9.81m/s^(2))(90000m)
Δp= 2.74 x 10^(9) Pa

Δp= - B(ΔV/V)

So, (ΔV/V) => ΔV=m/ƿcompressed
And V=m/ƿintital

So the 2 m cancel and the expression for the bulk modulus is
-B=Δp(ƿcompressed/ƿinitial)
B= 3.3 x 10^(9)

I think I may have made a slight misktake please help?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
B has the right order of magnitude so I think you are fine.
 
bm0p700f said:
B has the right order of magnitude so I think you are fine.

Actually i made a mistake with the Vfinal expression.
My new answer is B= 5.3 x 10^(8)
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
4K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
8K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
7K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
24K
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Replies
3
Views
10K
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
4K