The approximate depth of an ocean is $2700\,\, m.$ The compressibility of water is $45.4 \times 10^{-11} Pa^{-1}$ and density of water is $10^3 \,kg/m^3 $. What fractional compression of water will be obtained at the bottom of the ocean?
  • A$0.8 \times 10^{-2}$
  • B$1.0 \times 10^{-2}$
  • C$1.2  \times 10^{-2}$
  • D$1.4  \times 10^{-2}$
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