What is the relationship between pressure and volume in water?

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The relationship between pressure and volume in water is defined by the bulk modulus, which quantifies how much the volume of water decreases under pressure. Specifically, the bulk modulus of water indicates that for every unit increase in pressure (Pa), the volume decreases proportionally, allowing for the calculation of the force exerted by the liquid opposing compression. This relationship is critical for understanding fluid dynamics and material properties in various engineering applications.

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Hey,

I want to know how much does the volume of a body of water gets smaller per unit of pressure increase, assuming volume is in m^3 and pressure in Pa (or N/m^2).

And another thing, can the force which the liquid (water) exerts outward opposing compression be calculated?

I hope you understood my question. I'm asking them out of curiosity, nothing else :P.
 
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Filip Larsen said:
You may want to search your references for "bulk modulus". See [1] for a brief description.

[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulk_modulus

Thank you, this makes makes my issue clear now.
 

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