The average depth of an oil well is $2000 \, m$. If the bulk modulus of oil is $8 \times 10^8 \, N/m^2$ and the density of oil is $1500 \, kg/m^3$, the fractional compression at the bottom of the well is (take $g = 10 \, m/s^2$): (in $\%$)

  • A
    $3.75$
  • B
    $1.75$
  • C
    $2.75$
  • D
    $4.75$

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